27 May 2021

State of Victoria to go back into lockdown

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 27 May 2021

The State of Victoria is poised to go into another lock down after a surge of Covid-19 in Melbourne.

Jesse speaks to Harriet Pudney in Melbourne about the state's new restrictions coming into place. It's expected the lock down will come into force at midnight tonight for seven days.

Health department officials arrive to inspect a restaurant and bar in Melbourne on May 12, 2021.

Health department officials arrive to inspect a restaurant and bar in Melbourne on May 12, 2021. Photo: AFP / William West

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