Table 1. Directions issued by Victoria’s chief health officer in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire in July and August 2020.

Date:	Directions
July 8 at 11:59pm	Stage 3 restrictions introduced to all of metropolitan Melbourne and the adjoining Mitchell Shire (“Melbourne”)
July 20	Government announces that the mandatory use of masks or face coverings will be introduced in public settings for Melbourne on the July 22 at 11.59 pm
July 22 at 11:59pm	Mandatory use of masks or face coverings in public settings for Melbourne
August 2	8 pm curfews and 5 km restrictions on movement for metropolitan Melbourne (excluding Mitchell Shire)
August 5 at 11:59pm	Stage 4 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne (excluding Mitchell Shire)