Australia's second-largest city introduces coronavirus curfew

Authorities in Melbourne are trying to stamp out an outbreak of the Delta coronavirus variant

A coronavirus curfew was announced Monday for Australia's second-biggest city of Melbourne, with residents confined to their homes overnight as authorities work to stamp out a Delta variant outbreak.

More than five million Melbourne residents will be unable to leave their homes between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am from Monday evening, with essential workers requiring permits to be on the streets.

Originally published as Australia's second-largest city introduces coronavirus curfew