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Australian state of Victoria reimposes stay-at-home restrictions over coronavirus outbreak | |
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Australia’s second-most populous state, Victoria, will reimpose stay-at-home restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and one regional area of the state, Premier Daniel Andrews said. The statement comes after a record daily rise in coronavirus infections. | |
Victoria reported 191 new coronavirus cases overnight, the biggest since the epidemic began. The state reported its previous high of 127 new cases on Monday. | Victoria reported 191 new coronavirus cases overnight, the biggest since the epidemic began. The state reported its previous high of 127 new cases on Monday. |
The restrictions will become effective from Wednesday night and will be in place for six weeks. | The restrictions will become effective from Wednesday night and will be in place for six weeks. |
Lockdown measures were also reimposed in the country’s second biggest city on Tuesday, confining Melbourne residents to their homes for six weeks unless undertaking essential business, Reuters reports. |
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