Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Health Minor Victoria 24/11/2020
This Advice message is being issued for Victoria.

  • This message replaces the Advice issued on Monday 9th November 2020.
  • Last Step restrictions apply in Victoria. Restrictions apply to everyone in Victoria to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • For information on Last Step restrictions visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au
Face masks: 
  • Every person 12 years and older living in Victoria must carry a face mask when they leave home. Information on this can be found here.
  • Face masks are no longer required when you are outdoors and where it is possible to stay more than 1.5 metres away from people.
  • You must wear a face mask when you are outdoors and unable to stay further than 1.5 metres away from people you don't live with.
  • Face masks remain mandatory when indoors. 
  • There are lawful reasons for not wearing a face mask and information on these reasons can be found here.
  • The fine for not wearing a face mask is $200.
As restrictions ease it is more important than ever that we act every day to keep ourselves and others safe. Take the following actions to keep yourself and the community safe:
  • Stay safe by washing your hands regularly, wearing a face mask when you leave home, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, and keeping at least 1.5 meters from others.
  • Keep your friends and family safe by meeting outdoors. There is a lower risk of spreading corona virus (COVID-19) between people if you are outdoors.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) get tested and stay home:
  • Get tested as soon as possible.
  • Stay at home until you receive your test results. Don't go to work, school or shopping.
Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • It is important that everyone with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, however mild, gets tested and stays at home until you receive your test results. 
  • The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of sense of smell or taste.
  • Those who test positive and their close contacts must isolate for 14 days. Stay at home. Don’t go to work, school or shopping.The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of sense of smell or taste. 
  • A full list of testing sites can be found here.
For more information see: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/how-stay-safe-and-well-covid-19

Protect your health: 

International travelers: 
  • All travelers arriving at Victorian maritime ports from overseas, will go into immediate quarantine for 14 days.
  • International air travel into Victoria is currently suspended.
  • For more information use this link. 
This message was issued by Department of Health and Human Services.

The next update is expected by 08/12/2020 05:10 pm or as the situation changes.

Stay informed:
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline.
  • Translated coronavirus (COVID-19) resources are available here.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline.