Many of the 10,000 Black Lives Matter protesters wore masks and gloves while marching in Melbourne, but many did not follow health advice to stay 1.5 metres apart.
Victorian health officials say it could be at least a week before it is known whether Saturday's Black Lives Matter protest caused COVID-19 to spread in the community.Deputy Chief Health Officer Annaliese van Diemen says authorities are monitoring for cases linked to the protestFour new coronavirus infections were recorded in Victoria overnight
Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned in Victoria under the Chief Health Officer's directives andHealth officials and political leaders had called for the protest to be called off due to fears of coronavirus spreading."Those gatherings do present a risk and we are aware of that risk and we will continue to monitor … for any further cases as a result of that," Deputy Chief Health Officer Annaliese van Diemen said.
"In terms of potential outbreaks in relation to the protest, it really will be at least a week and probably closer to two weeks before we have an idea about whether there's been any transmissions or outbreaks related to that," Dr van Diemen said. "We are reviewing footage, gathering evidence and expect to take enforcement action against several organisers in due course," the spokesperson said.'Quietly hopeful' Victoria is tracking well
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