197 Victorians Fined for Breaching Virus Rules Within 24 Hours

197 Victorians Fined for Breaching Virus Rules Within 24 Hours
Police officers and soldiers patrol Treasury Gardens as they enforced strict lockdown laws in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 5, 2020. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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Almost 200 Victorians have been fined for breaching the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, including a man caught breaking curfew to buy cigarettes and lollies.

Victoria Police did 3554 spot checks on homes, businesses and public places in the 24 hours to Saturday morning, fining 197 people for breaching the chief health officer’s directions.