MONTHS of compulsory face mask-wearing will come to an end for Victorian\u2019s as part of a lifting of further COVID-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n
Premier Daniel Andrews announced changes that will take affect from midnight tonight.<\/p>\n
“Masks will be required inside in all settings, they will not be required while outside,” he said.<\/p>\n
“However you need to carry the mask with you because you will have to wear the mask outside if you can’t socially distance.”<\/p>\n
Everyone in Victoria has been required to wear a face mask when outdoors since the city was struck by a deadly second wave of coronavirus months ago.<\/p>\n
Additional changes to restrictions include 15 home visitors per day, up from two. And outdoor public gatherings of up to 50 people will be allowed from Monday.<\/p>\n
The significant change to social restrictions were announced as the state has one active COVID-19 case.<\/p>\n
Mr Andrews said that from 30 November there will be further moves back to normality including up to 30 home visitors per day in time for Christmas.<\/p>\n
Also, 25 per cent of the Melbourne workforce will be permitted back in workplaces from November 30. The remainder should continue working from home.<\/p>\n
All public sector workers will continue working from home to allow private sector businesses to benefit.<\/p>\n