Victoria coronavirus cases rise by 76 overnight, with 11 more deaths reported
ABCChief Health Officer Brett Sutton says the state needs to work harder than ever to defeat the "last gasp" of Victoria's second wave of coronavirus, as the Premier warns the state cannot open up with current numbers. Key points: The number of active coronavirus infections in Victoria dropped below 2,000 overnight The number of active coronavirus infections in Victoria dropped below 2,000 overnight Professor Sutton said even though numbers were dropping slower than he would like, the state "is on the winning stretch" Professor Sutton said even though numbers were dropping slower than he would like, the state "is on the winning stretch" He said people gathering against the rules were still causing small clusters of transmission Victoria has recorded 76 new coronavirus infections and 11 deaths overnight, including five historical deaths that were only added to totals on Saturday because of a data reconciliation process. But even though active cases were falling, the Premier said 76 new cases meant there was still a "really significant challenge" for authorities. Victoria 'on the winning stretch' to defeat second wave Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said while the decrease in numbers was "too slow", it was heading in the right direction.