Victorians enjoying their long weekend and a Black Lives Matter rally in Melbourne have prompted stern warnings about the potential for spreading COVID-19.
Prof Sutton says people should stay home over the Queen's Birthday long weekend unless absolutely necessary.
Organisers of the Melbourne CBD protest, Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, are resolute in their plans to show solidarity for the US Black Lives Matter movement and call for an end to Aboriginal deaths in custody.But Premier Daniel Andrews' message is"don't go".Seven people are in hospital, with one in intensive care. So far, 1586 people have recovered and 19 people have died in Victoria.
NSW has recorded zero locally-acquired coronavirus infections for a 10th day, and no new imported cases in the past 24 hours. No new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed from the 12,751 tests completed in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday, NSW Health said on Saturday.People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits. Testing for coronavirus is now widely available across Australia. If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
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