As vaccination rates continue to rise and the Omicron wave begins to subside, Victoria will move into winter with less COVID-19 restrictions.
A number of changes to the pandemic orders were made last Friday, April 22 at 11:59pm.
Masks will no longer be required in primary schools, early childhood, hospitality and retail settings.
Close contacts will not need to quarantine – provided they wear a mask indoors and avoid sensitive settings, they will also need to produce five negative rapid tests over the seven days that would previously have been the quarantine period.
Patrons will no longer be required to have two doses or show their vaccination status before entering a venue.
All visitor restrictions in hospitals will be removed, except for mask requirements.
International travellers who are symptom-free will be recommended but not required to get a PCR or rapid test on arrival, and unvaccinated travellers will no longer complete 7 days’ quarantine. Pre-departure tests for unvaccinated air crew will also be lifted.
People are exempt from testing or quarantine for 12 weeks if they’ve had COVID-19.
Some restrictions to remain will include isolation requirements for COVID positive individuals, and existing two dose and three dose mandates for workers.
Face coverings will still be required on public transport and at airports, and in sensitive health environments, aged care, and justice settings.
