After 262 days of closure:
After Prime Minister Scott Morrison approved the move today (Thursday), residents of Australia's second-largest city breathe a little more comfortably and return to a kind of routine, despite a number of restrictions still in place and a record 2,232 infected. New in the virus.
Morrison confirmed the move during a press conference he held today and business owners in the city happily agreed and began preparations.
Over the past day, owners of restaurants, pubs and cafes in the capital of the state of Victoria have received fresh goods from suppliers towards the long-awaited moment: the end of the closure policy.
This brought to an end the longest closure in the world - a title that until a few days ago Argentina held with 234 consecutive days.
The vaccination center is closed in the city of Melbourne // Photo: Gettyimages,
Melbourne residents began the festivities, taking advantage of the night and taking to the streets.
On social media, too, users have vented their frustration over the past nine months under the hashtag #lockdownmelbourne
However, the current situation in Australia does not bode well.
What is perceived as happy at the moment could soon turn into a recurring nightmare, especially in light of the government’s “zero tolerance” policy in the face of the epidemic.
The tough government policy in the country has led to the death of 1,448 people in the country so far as a result of the corona virus, a significantly lower number than in the western country.
In addition, about 37% of the total population is fully vaccinated.
