Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that coronavirus restrictions in the Australian state are in the process of being lifted, allowing patrons back to pubs, clubs and pokie venues.
Under the new rules, up to 50 patrons will be allowed in a given enclosed space, subject to a one-per-four-square-meter rule.
Bars, pubs, clubs and nightclubs will be allowed to open for seated service only, with groups of up to 20 people allowed to congregate at the same table, reported Asia Gaming Brief.
Contact tracing will also be required for anyone who plans to visit a venue for more than 15 minutes.
Electronic gaming areas at pubs, clubs, and casinos will be reopened with strict distancing, cleaning and hygiene requirements.
As of June 16, AGB reported, the state had identified nine new cases of coronavirus cases, bringing the total cases to 1,741.
Victoria is now the third state in Australia to reopen pubs and clubs after New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
