Two more suburbs to join the lockdown in Melbourne at midnight tonight (Saturday July 4th, 2020).

In the suburb of Flemington and North Melbourne a total of 9 high rise buildings will be completely locked down. After midnight tonight, no residents of those 9 high rise residential buildings will be allowed to leave the buildings for at least 5 days and up to 14 days.

BREAKING NEWS-DAN Andrews Locks Down 9 High Rise Towers

Two more suburbs to join the lockdown in Melbourne at midnight tonight (Saturday July 4th, 2020).

In the suburb of Flemington and North Melbourne a total of 9 high rise buildings will be completely locked down. After midnight tonight, no residents of those 9 high rise residential buildings will be allowed to leave the buildings for at least 5 days and up to 14 days.

Police will be stationed at each floor and in the lobby area on ground level. Residents needs will be met, they will have food delivered and other needs catered for by those charged with looking after their needs. The state government will make money available to assist the resident’s needs.

These 9 residential buildings house 3000 residents some of the most vulnerable people and the Premier asked that media and others respect the residents in this difficult time.

The total of new cases from yesterday were around 108 and 25 came from the huge testing regime in place now. 69 of the 108 are under investigation. Yesterday 25,000 tests were conducted.