MELBOURNE - Australia's Victoria state will toughen its social distancing measures in the coming days as the country's second-most populous state struggles to contain the novel coronavirus, media reported on Sunday .
Melbourne newspapers reported that plans going into effect on Wednesday would restrict movement for six weeks and close all but essential businesses. The country has recorded around 17,300 cases total and 200 deaths, but the recent surge in Victoria has proven difficult to contain. The measures would limit public transport options and restaurants, which allow now for delivery and take-away options would be limited to contactless pick-up orders, the newspapers reported.
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