Australia's second-largest city introduces coronavirus curfew

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

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.