It is no more news that the government has introduced Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne metropolitan for 6 weeks, starting from the 2nd of August. The new restrictions also include night-time curfew, as announced by Premier Daniel Andrews. He explained that the state has been speculating on the unavoidable enforcement of tougher restrictions to protect the residents of the state from the rampaging pandemic.

However, many residents are not well highlighted about this stage 4 lockdown, thereby putting fears in their hearts.

Below are all you need to know about Melbourne stage 4 lockdown:

Leaving your House

The restriction allows you to leave your house but for these reasons:

care and caregiving
shopping for food and essential items
daily workout or exercise

Receiving Visitors

This lockdown restricts you from receiving visitors or visit another person’s home unless you are going there to give or receive care. However, there is no bonk ban when you visit an intimate personal relationship’s someone, even during the curfew period but within 5km to your home.

Stay-at-home Order

No going out of Melbourne. You are obligated to follow the stay-at-home rules which apply to being staying in your residence.

Businesses and Services

The restriction also affects nightclubs, bars, and pubs. The rules allow the only takeaway for bottle shops — no opening for hairdressers and all beauty services.

Beauty services and hairdressers, as well as all entertainment and social venues, will be closed.

Opening of Shops

Pharmacies, local banks, supermarkets, butchers, grocery stores, and petrol stations will be allowed to operate but under serious rules 1.5m distance people/square meter. Other general retails will be allowed to trade from 12:01 as of the 6th of August.

Shopping

Residents will be allowed to shop for only essential and food items while observing social distancing at about 1.5m apart.

Schools

Remote learning will begin again for Year 11 and 12 students, as well as all other students starting from Wednesday across Victoria, except kinder and childcare for kids of vulnerable and permitted workers’ children.

Permitted Traveling Distance

All movement must be within a distance of 5km from your home; this includes shopping for foods and essential items. However, you can be allowed to go more than 5km if the nearest supermarket or grocery store is more than 5km to your home.

Rules for Wearing Masks

The use of face coverings in public has now been extended to the whole residents of the state as against only people in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell shire, except for medical reasons or you are alone or children below 12 years of age.

Affected Municipality

These rules affect all the entire local governments in metropolitan Melbourne, namely;

Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Banyule, Monash, Yarra, Whittlesea, Moonee Valley, Hume, Moreland, Bayside, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Knox, Manningham, Port Phillip, Cardinia, Stonnington, Casey, Maroondah, Whitehorse, Darebin, Melbourne, Melton, Wyndham, Glen Eira, Yarra Ranges, Frankston,

Penalty for Breaking the Rules

Failure to use a face mask is $200 fine. You can also be fined $1,652 (an on-the-spot fine issued by Victoria police) for individual and as high as $9,913 to businesses.

FAQs about Disinfect from COVID 19:

What is allowed under Melbourne’s Stage 4 lockdown?
Essential activities like food shopping, medical care, caregiving, and limited exercise are permitted.
Can I leave home during the curfew period?
Only for essential reasons, including emergencies and caregiving within curfew hours.
What businesses remain open during Stage 4?
Supermarkets, pharmacies, and essential services are open with safety measures in place.
Are masks mandatory during the lockdown?
Yes, face coverings are required in public except for medical reasons or children under 12.
What is the travel limit for residents during the lockdown?
Movement is restricted to within 5 km of home for essentials.
Are schools operating during the lockdown?
Schools have shifted to remote learning except for vulnerable children and permitted workers’ children.
Is it possible to visit family or friends during Stage 4?
Visits are restricted except for caregiving or emergency assistance.
What are the penalties for breaking lockdown rules?
Fines apply for non-compliance, including up to $1,652 for individuals.
Can I still exercise outdoors under lockdown restrictions?
Yes, for one hour per day within the 5 km radius.
What safety measures should businesses implement if open?
Social distancing, mandatory masks, and occupancy limits must be enforced.