Victoria has recorded 238 new coronavirus cases and one death, with Premier Daniel Andrews warning of more restrictions if lockdown rules aren’t followed.
Victoria announced one new coronavirus death and 238 fresh cases on Wednesday, the fifth day in a row of more than 200 new infections.
Of the new cases, Mr Andrews said 29 were related to known outbreaks and 209 were under investigation. More than 150 fines have also been distributed at car checkpoints across Melbourne, with 85,000 vehicles checked, deputy commissioner Rick Nugent said. NSW Health on Wednesday confirmed the"patient zero" of the outbreak was a Melbourne man who attended the Crossroads Hotel in Casula on 3 July.
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