A recurring nightmare: Australia reimposes lockdown amid fears of second wave of coronavirus
New lockdown
Five million people in Australia's second-biggest city began a new lockdown Thursday, returning to tough restrictions just weeks after they ended as Melbourne grapples with a resurgence of coronavirus cases.
Roadside checks
A rush of travellers across the border into neighbouring New South Wales on Wednesday has raised concerns those efforts could be torpedoed. Police said some 30,000 cars made the crossing in less than 36 hours.
Residents complain
Nine buildings in Melbourne have been sealed where almost 1/3rd of the residents had tested positive for coronavirus. As the buildings were sealed, food packages were provided and all essentials were delivered, the residents feel the treatment is inhumane.
Food packages
To make sure people stay indoors and do not face any issues, Melbourne Fire Department is providing food packages in selected buildings that have been completely sealed.
Testing intensified
Interstate health workers from Adelaide in South Australia take a swab as people queue during COVID-19 testing as the testing rate has been intensified in Australia with the fears of a possible second wave.
Wiping it clean
The maintenance workers in the country have started a sanitisation drive through which the workers are cleaning and sanitising all the amenities in the public spaces. The sanitisation process is in full swing especially in Melbourne and Victoria.
Isolating cities
Police in the southern New South Wales (NSW) border city of Albury are checking every car crossing the state border from Victoria after authorities closed the border. With the city of Melbourne going into lockdown for the next six weeks, the entire state of Victoria will effectively be sealed off from the rest of the country with the state border to NSW.
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