Melbourne lockdown: What does it mean for the south-west?

From midnight Wednesday night, people living in Melbourne will only be allowed to leave their homes for four reasons, which are working and studying if they cannot do so from home, getting essential supplies, caregiving or receiving, and exercise (within Melbourne).

The restrictions there will continue for six weeks.

In the south-west, the current stage two restrictions will remain - this means no more than 10 people gathering at a time outside, and no more than five people inside a household at a time apart from normal residents.

Businesses will be able to continue with current rules across the region.

It is not known if partners will be able to visit each other if one lives in a restricted area, though the Department of Health and Human Services website's guidelines for currently locked down postcodes mentions this is allowed.

At a press conference on Tuesday, Mr Andrews said people whose primary address is in one of the restricted LGAs must stay at that address, and cannot visit a second home or holiday home.

Schools in the region will remain open, with students returning as normal next week. It's understood Victoria Police will set up border controls, with a booze-bus type system checking why people are leaving the restricted areas and licence plate recognition.

Every person must continue to abide by social distancing rules, keeping 1.5 metres from others at all times, and maintain good hygiene practices. If people are sick, they must stay home.

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