Victoria has widened restrictions to cover some regional residents after its daily coronavirus numbers saw Australia record its deadliest day in the pandemic, as well as its most new infections in a 24-hour period. "It's something we can do in regional Victoria without causing significant economic cost, but getting a really significant public health benefit," Mr Andrews said. Thursday's numbers …
Victoria has recorded 384 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths, as hospital staff and Australian Defence Force medics are being sent into aged care homes overwhelmed by COVID-19 outbreaks. Key points: Elective surgeries in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be postponed, except for category one and the most urgent category two procedures Elective surgeries in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire …
Residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will soon be required to wear face coverings in public or risk a fine, as Victoria extends its state of emergency by another four weeks. Key points: Victoria has extended its state of emergency until August 16 Victoria has extended its state of emergency until August 16 Three people have died since …