Thousands of shops, factories and corporate businesses will close across Melbourne after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews ordered them to shut to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Mr Andrews announced the new restrictions after Victoria recorded 429 new coronavirus cases and 13 more deaths overnight, equalling its deadliest day since the pandemic began.
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In This Story: Melbourne
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. Population: 4.936 million (2018).