JUST IN: Victoria will now broaden its testing criteria for COVID-19 to anybody who has a fever or acute respiratory symptoms. 9News
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The new paramedics were initially planned to be hired next financial year but this would now be brought forward, Victoria Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said. "This is making sure that all Victorians - no matter where they live - can get the support they will need as part of our COVID-19 response," Ms Mikakos said.Victoria has recorded 10 new cases of the coronavirus overnight, bringing the state's total to 1291.
There are currently 40 people being treated for COVID-19 in Victorian hospitals, including 15 patients who are in intensive care.Ms Mikakos said the good news was that the vast majority of COVID-19 patients in Victoria had recovered from the illness.
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