Asia Today: Australian state's cases spike, borders to shut

MELBOURNE, Australia -- The hard-hit Australian state of Victoria recorded two deaths and its highest-ever daily increase in coronavirus cases on Monday as authorities prepare to close its border with New South Wales.

The death of the two men, one in his 60s and the other in his 90s, brings the national death toll from COVID-19 to 106.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said of the 127 new cases, 53 were among 3,000 people who have been confined by police to their apartments in nine public housing blocks since Saturday.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/asia-today-australian-states-cases-spike-borders-shut-71623839

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

How Long Germs Last on 8 Not-So-Common Surfaces

What Are The Benefits Of Hiring Professional Removalists Brisbane

Is Australia’s work visa change enough to attract international students amid competition from UK and Canada?