Five out of seven states and territories have essentially beat COVID-19, but ScottMorrisonMP says for Australia to “win” there’s one more thing we need. COVID19 auspol
But for the whole nation to win against COVID-19 – which has infected more than 10,600 Aussies and claimed the lives of 113 – there’s one more thing we need, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday night.
“Until there is a vaccine, these are the uncertainties that we deal with but Australians can have confidence that they are able to do so well, and remember seven out of the states and territories are still doing very well.He cited the extraordinary efforts of the defence force, public health servants and health professionals – as well as Australia’s other jurisdictions – for stepping in to support the state.
At a press conference earlier today Mr Morrison called the situation in Victoria “very concerning”, but said he is hopeful cases will begin to plateau. “I thought this would still be at a high level for some time, but as the effects of the lockdown kick in, hopefully we will see those new case numbers fall,” he said, referring to the“Yes, it is a big setback in Victoria.”
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