Canberra, Oct 19 : Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday welcomed the easing of strict Covid-19 restrictions in Victoria, the hardest-hit state by the pandemic in the country.
On Sunday, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews had announced that the 5-km travel radius imposed on residents of Melbourne will be extended to 25 km from Monday onwards, Xinhua news agency reported.
He also said that the two-hour time limit for exercising will be scrapped and groups of 10 people will be allowed to gather outdoors.
Responding to the announcement, Morrison, Minister for Health Greg Hunt and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said they “welcome the continued and sustained reduction in Covid-19 cases in Victoria”.
“It has been a very challenging time for Victorians,” they said in a joint statement.
“We understand the ability to now travel up to 25 km, spend more time outdoors, go to the hairdresser and greater freedom to undertake a range of outdoor activities will be important to the economic and social wellbeing of the community.
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