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ASX 200 falls, Melbourne lockdown bites, Baby Bunting drops on Friday 12 February 2021
The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell by 0.6% today to 6,807 points.
Here are some of the highlights from the ASX today:
Victoria goes into lockdown
From midnight tonight, the whole of Victoria will enter a 5-day lockdown to act as a “circuit breaker” against the spread of the UK strain of COVID-19 which saw the total number of cases reach 13.
Victoria will go back to stage 4 restrictions which will see people only be able to leave for four reasons: essential work, exercise, care and caregiving and shopping for essential supplies. The exercise and shopping will be only for a 5km distance from home. Masks will need to be worn everywhere except in your own home, with no visitors.
Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN)
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