Victoria grapples with coronavirus surge as infections rise among healthcare workers

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Victoria recorded 317 new cases on Thursday, the largest ever daily increase of any state or territory.

The Victorian government is cutting back on some non-essential health services as a growing number of coronavirus infections are linked to hospitals and aged care services across Melbourne.

Almost 400 healthcare workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with hundreds more across the state in isolation to stop the infection spreading further. Victoria records 317 new coronavirus cases in biggest daily increase of any state or territory "This will mean that private hospitals will be able to assist us with undertaking urgent surgery," Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said on Thursday.

 

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Yey we’re winning thanks BLM

One could suggest that 'ever' given the pandemic has only been around a few months, and before that was something nobody was prepared for, is hardly a description worth merit.

We are so fucked.

Dan's incompetence on display daily

That’s bad..... Pray for Victoria . We don’t know how worse it will be, People have to do something to stop it. We don’t have much time. Dr. Limeng Yan CCPVirus CCPLiedPeopleDied MakeCCPAccountable TakedownCCP Whistleblowermovement NewFederalStateofChina

Bet let some more people protest BLM

What a bunch of drama queens. Fearmongering at its finest. Why don't you show deaths..... People in ICU and what their comorbidities are. Also, show folk the % chance of dying from this. 100% Laughable

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