One of Australia's most populous cities is re-entering lockdown as its number of coronavirus cases spikes

• Melbourne, Australia, will re-enter stage three lockdown from midnight on Wednesday night for six weeks.
• The stay-at-home order means people should not leave their homes except for four reasons: essential shopping, giving or receiving medical care, attending work if it cannot be done at home, and exercise.
• The announcement followed news the New South Wales-Victoria border would close from midnight on Tuesday night.
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Melbourne will re-enter stage three lockdown for six weeks from midnight on Wednesday night, as coronavirus case numbers continue to spike in the Australian state of Victoria.

"The public health team has advised me to reimpose stage 3 stay-at-home restrictions – staying at home except for the four reasons to leave – effective from midnight tomorrow night for a period of six weeks," said Premier Daniel Andrews at a press conference on Tuesday night.

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