The Victorian Government has announced that from 11:59 pm this Friday, 25 February 2022:
- Face masks will no longer be required in most indoor settings in Victoria and,
- The requirement to work or study at home will be removed.
After this Friday, masks will only be necessary INDOORS in the following circumstances unless an exemption applies:
- People on public transport, in taxis and rideshare, on planes, and indoors at an airport
- People working or visiting hospitals, and indoor areas at care facilities
- Workers in hospitality, retail and the court system
- Workers at justice and correctional facilities
- Students in year three or above at primary school and workers at early childhood centres and primary schools (masks can be removed in secondary school)
- People working indoors at an event with more than 30,000 people attending
- In exceptional circumstances, such as if you have COVID-19 or are a close contact and you’re leaving home