(Fighting new crown pneumonia) Australia's epidemic continues, Melbourne implements night curfew
China News Service, Sydney, August 2 (Reporter Tao Shelan) Australia's new crown epidemic continued, with nearly 700 newly confirmed cases on the 2nd. "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.
According to the data, as of the morning of the 2nd, there were 671 new confirmed cases and 7 new deaths in Victoria.
On July 23, local time, in Melbourne, Australia, locals wore masks to travel.
According to local media reports, from 6 p.m. on the 2nd, Melbourne began to implement the fourth phase of restrictions. The curfew was from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. during this period, the reasons for leaving home could only be work, medical treatment and nursing; shopping; , Exercise 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.
In New South Wales, the most populous state, 12 new cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3595. The NSW government department once again issued a suggestion that in order to prevent the spread of the new crown virus, we hope that everyone washes their hands regularly, brings hand disinfectants when going out, and keeps 1.5 meters away from others. For residents who take public transportation, enter confined places and have many cases in their communities, it is strongly recommended to wear masks to travel. (Finish)