Melbourne to ease world's longest COVID-19 lockdowns as vaccinations rise

A cafe on the first day of eased COVID-19 restrictions for the state of Victoria on June 11. When hospitality venues and some businesses reopen in Melbourne, their capacity will remain heavily restricted. © Reuters

October 17, 2021 13:16 JST | Australia

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -- Melbourne, which has spent more time under COVID-19 lockdowns than any other city in the world, is set to lift its stay-at-home orders this week, officials said on Sunday.

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