Australia's new crown epidemic continued. From 0:00 to 24:00 on August 2 local time, nearly 700 new cases were confirmed in Australia. "The worst-hit area" Victoria Governor Daniel Andrews announced that day that from 6 o'clock that night, Victoria entered a state of disaster and Melbourne imposed a night curfew.
Data shows that as of the morning of August 2 local time, there were 671 new confirmed cases and 7 new deaths in Victoria. According to local media reports, from 6 pm on August 2nd, Melbourne began to implement the fourth phase of restrictions. The curfew is from 8 pm to 5 am. During this time, the reasons for leaving home can only be work, medical treatment and nursing care. ; Shopping and sports can only be within 5 kilometers from home; parties are limited to two people. The police will be given more powers to ensure that people comply with public health instructions. Anyone who violates these regulations will face a fine of A$1652. All restrictions are temporarily maintained for 6 weeks until September 13. (Edit Guo Shihao)
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