Health authorities are warning against complacency after encouraging figures showed the infection rate rising just 1.8 per cent over the past three days
The Easter long weekend looms as a critical test in Australia's battle against coronavirus, with people urged to stay at home during the holiday period.
Australia's new daily cases fell below 100 on Thursday, the first time it has slipped under that mark for three weeks.More than 6100 people have contracted coronavirus, with 51 deaths. "This Easter is the time when any Australian can help save a life with their decisions, or inadvertently risk a life," he said.
"I hope it is a time as you come together in your homes, together with your immediate family, that it will be a strong reminder about what's most important," he said.
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