COVID CURFEW: Coles, ALDI and Woolworths to shut down early
The supermarket giants Coles, ALDI and Woolworths will be closing store doors in Melbourne at 7.45 pm for at least the next six weeks ahead of the strict 8 pm curfew.
The retailers have changed their closing times to adhere to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews‘ new plans.
To stem rising coronavirus infections, the metropolitan city of Melbourne has an 8 pm to 5 am curfew in place.
The supermarket giants have said that the latest a customer would be able to enter stores was 7.30 pm every night and stores would close at 7.45pm.
Coles said the measures apply to its supermarkets, Liquorlands, Vintage Cellars, First Choices and First Choice Liquor Market stores.
Coles Express will continue to stay open during regular hours so that essential services and exempt transport providers are able to access fuel and other essentials.
Mr Andrews is expected to announce further restrictions on some businesses and industries on Monday.
However supermarkets, bakers, petrol stations and pharmacies will be among the essential services allowed to continue normal trading.