Victoria could record as many as 500 new coronavirus cases a day by the end of next week unless the virus outbreak is brought under control.
Confronting projections also suggested infections could go on to double every five days.
Victoria recorded its darkest day of the pandemic on Friday, when Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed 288 new COVID-19 cases were identified over 24 hours. As hospital admissions surge, residents in Melbourne have been advised to wear masks to stop the spread. Image: Getty
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