Once the new rules come into effect,Victorians will no longer need to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status if:

• They are shopping atessential or non-essential retail outlets;
• They areunder the age of 18;
• They are attendingplaces of worship,weddings,funerals or real estate settings such as auctions and open houses.

Proof of vaccination will still be required for Victorians aged 18 and over in:

• Restaurants;
• Cafes;
• Hair salons;
• Beauty services.

Cleaning

From midnight on Wednesday,workplacesexposed to a positive coronavirus case will no longer need to be deep cleaned as required under current rules.

The following venues won’t be required todeep clean equipment after each session either:

• Tour and transport operators;
• Gyms;
• Theatres;
• Cinemas;
• Other creative arts premises.

Workplaces will still be required to enact COVID-safe plans.

The change in cleaning requirements follows mounting international evidence backing the theory that COVID-19 is an airborne or droplet-borne disease,meaning the likelihood of becoming infected after touching surfaces is very low.

Elective surgeries

Elective procedures such as cosmetic surgery will be scaled back to 75 per cent at:

• Rural health facilities;
• Regional hospitals.

They will remain at 50 per cent capacity at:

• Metropolitan hospitals.

Religion

• No mask requirements for weddings,funerals,and ceremonial events;
• No need to showproof of vaccination at places of worship,weddings and funerals unless they are held at a restaurant;
• No limits to participants in a place of worship.

Real estate

• No need to showproof of vaccinationto attend auctions or home openings.

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