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North coast residents are concerned inbound flights from Melbourne are continuing to fly into Ballina despite Victoria being placed into lockdown due to a coronavirus outbreak.
The Victorian Government on Friday announced the five-day lockdown, which is due to expire on Wednesday, after growing concern over a COVID-19 cluster. The arrivals information screen at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport on July 3.
A Jetstar spokesman confirmed on Friday there were no cancellations planned for the daily direct flights between Melbourne and Ballina.
However, the spokesman said this decision will be reviewed daily.
Jetstar is the only carrier currently offering direct flights from Victoria to the Northern Rivers.