An UberX fare from St Kilda to Melbourne Airport normally costs around $60
The fare almost doubled to $114.90 right after new lockdown was announced
A trip from Albert Park to Collingwood more than doubled to $50.89 on Friday
Melburnians were likely trying to escape ahead of lockdown, forcing up prices
There were also chaotic scenes of panic buying in supermarkets in Melbourne
Testing - 13 rapid testing centres are running in Essex WALK-IN coronavirus test appointments are now being offered to people living and working in Essex without symptoms. A total of 13 centres are now in full operation across the county for rapid testing, including ones at Colchester Leisure Centre, West Maldon Community Centre, and Long Meadows Community Centre, in Dovercourt. About a third of people with Covid-19 have no symptoms and could be spreading the virus unknowingly. Although case numbers are declining, there is still an alarming number of people with Covid-19 in Essex. Health officials in the county advise figures could go down even quicker if together people get tested regularly.
Victoria could be headed for a third lockdown with health authorities in pandemonium fearing they have lost control of a third wave of Covid-19.
Premier Daniel Andrews held heated crisis talks with health chiefs on Thursday night after five new infections were linked to the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport cluster, bringing the outbreak to 13 cases.
State government advisers were instructed to draw up plans for a third lockdown as early as Friday evening which would spell an end to crowds at the Australian Open.
Victoria is on the brink of a third lockdown. Pictured: Tennis fans enjoy Day four of the Australian Open, which would have crowds banned if lockdown occurred
Victorian health officials early on Friday morning said customers and staff at Terminal 4 s Brunetti cafe may have been at risk at any time between 4.45am and 1.15pm on February 9.