Australia's Victoria state imposes new virus curfew

Sweeping new coronavirus restrictions were imposed across Melbourne and or parts of Victoria from Sunday night, after a disaster was declared in virus-hit Australian state.

An evening curfew was implemented across Melbourne from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

State authorities say state of disaster proclamation gave police greater power.

Melbourne residents will only be allowed to shop and exercise within five kilometers (three miles) of ir homes.

People waited in long lines outside grocery stores ahe of lockdown on Sunday, wearing masks.

Some grocery stores' meat and fruit shelves were nearly empty.

Authorities said re would be more anuncements about workplaces on Monday, including closure of certain industries.

All students across state will return to home-based learning and child care centers will be closed.

(Representative Im)