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Australian states ease social distancing restrictions | Australian states ease social distancing restrictions |
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Several Australian states further eased social distancing restrictions on Monday. Restaurants were allowed to host more people and public attractions to reopen. | |
Australia has recorded around 7,200 coronavirus cases and 103 deaths, Reuters aid. With new infections now largely under control, the government has embarked on a three-step plan to remove the bulk of curbs by July, as it moves to revive the economy. | |
In Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, a maximum of 50 people are now allowed to sit down for a meal in a cafe or restaurant. Art galleries, museums, libraries and zoos were also allowed to reopen. | |
Authorities have said there will be limits on the number of people allowed to enter public spaces, in a bid to ensure there is no second wave of infections. Each site will need to ensure a social distancing norm of 1.5 meters between visitors is observed at all times. |
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