Victoria has recorded 55 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths in the past 24 hours, as the state plans to ramp up its much-criticised contact tracing system.
But the Victorian premier said he didn't think that a valid or worthwhile comparison, given Sydney had not had the level of community transmission they'd seen in Victoria.
He said the state had gone from 725 to 41 cases in about a month, meaning the government's strategy was working. "If you even have mild symptoms, the chances of you having this coronavirus are that much higher," he said. While he said there will be no change to the initial 28 September deadline, there could be flexibility around easing restrictions around the 26 October and 23 November dates on the roadmap timetable.Metropolitan Melbourne residents are subject to Stage 4 restrictions and must comply with a curfew between the hours of 8pm and 5am. During the curfew, people in Melbourne can only leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons.
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