Sky News host Paul Murray says by the Victorian government’s own roadmap, Victoria’s “still got a very, very long way to go.”
Victoria saw a significant drop in new COVID-19 case numbers as 14 new cases were recorded on Sunday. “Things are getting better, cases are starting to drop,” Mr Murray said. “But, I hate to break it to you, and I’m sorry to break your heart if you’re in Victoria, “Even if the 14-day average is somewhere between 30 and 50, which it is going to be, nothing is really going to change for you.
“All that’s going to happen, and all they might announce should this be the case…. the curfew will still be there, most people still have to stay at home and only have four reasons you’re able to leave. “Nothing serious is going to change. “Most likely, you do it for another month, and then fingers crossed you get to five cases. “By their own roadmap, you’ve still got a very, very long way to go.
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