There have been strong political and social reactions amidst the decision to have put Victoria in a stage four lockdown.
Despite the lockdown ending on Wednesday 17 February at 11:59pm, small business owners are concerned about the implications if snap lockdowns are repeated in future.
“We can survive if the five kilometre rule is not in force despite the lockdown…so that people can shop where they want and need,” George Mylonas, who runs the “George the Fishmonger” fish shop at the Queen Victoria Market told
Neos Kosmos.
Those who have been severely affected, especially by the five kilometre rule, are shop owners in key Melbourne shopping destinations, such as the Queen Victoria Market.