Editorial: The increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, which has led to delays in the relaxation of lockdown laws in that state, should snap us all out of any complacency
should serve as a warning to all Australians not to let down our guard in the fight against the disease.The number of confirmed cases in Victoria in the past week has jumped to 117, the highest in two months, sharply up from 32 the week before. Worryingly, in many of these cases there is no known source of infection. The virus is spreading undetected through the community.
Hours after Mr Andrews' announcement, it was revealed that AFL club Essendon player Conor McKenna has tested positive to COVID-19 and other members of the team could be placed into quarantine, raising doubts about the club's next few fixtures. eported on lax training and hygiene standards at a security company of a hotel where returned travellers from overseas were being quarantined
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