Australia to close internal border after Victoria COVID-19 outbreak

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SYDNEY: The border between Australia's two most populous states will close from Tuesday (Jul 7) for an indefinite period, Victoria Premier Daniel ...

SYDNEY: The border between Australia's two most populous states will close from Tuesday for an indefinite period, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said on Monday, following an outbreak of the coronavirus in his state.

Victoria reported 127 new COVID-19 infections overnight, the biggest since the pandemic began. It also reported one death, taking the country's total tally to 105.The border closure between Victoria and neighbouring New South Wales state will become effective at 11.59pm local time on Tuesday, Andrews said.

Coronavirus cases have been rising in Melbourne, Victoria's capital, over the past several days, forcing authorities to enforce strict social-distancing orders in 30 suburbs and put

 

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