00:06The Australian state of Victoria has announced a significant easing of its Covid-19 restrictions, opening up the state in time for summer. Victoria, once the worst hit state in the country, has enjoyed 37 straight days free from Covid-19. Weddings and religious gatherings are now only required to have one person for every two square metres, with no cap on the total number of people. Covid-19 restrictions have relaxed further in Victoria as the state continues to record no new coronavirus cases. Dance floors will be required to have one person for every four square metres.

Source: The Guardian December 04, 2020 23:17 UTC