BREAKING: South Australia has scrapped plans to reopen its borders on July 20, due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria. Full details: NatarjshaKramer 9News
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has urged Melburnians in coronavirus hotspots to stay at home as the city's outbreak continues to grow.
Melbourne recorded 75 new cases on Monday, taking its tally to 367 over the past fortnight, with the majority locally acquired across 10 suburbs. Mr McCormack cautioned against using the outbreak to fuel interstate rivalries with debate on travel and border restrictions ramping up."It's not just state versus state, it's not Melbourne versus Sydney or anyone else."
He said people in hotspot suburbs needed to follow health advice in order to curb the spread of the disease. "If they need to stay at home, well jolly well stay at home. It's not difficult," the Nationals leader said. "Think of others, do the right thing and we'll get through this."
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