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Australia reports record spike in coronavirus cases, 13 deaths

30 July 2020
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2020-07-30 15:15

Australia recorded its deadliest day in the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday with at least 13 deaths and more than 700 new infections mainly in Victoria state, where the government ordered all residents to wear face-coverings outside. Aged care homes are at the centre of Victoria's outbreak, with 913 active COVID-19 cases linked to the homes, including workers, state Premier Daniel Andrews said.

The Federal government has sent 1,400 military personnel and five emergency teams to Melbourne to help deal with the aged care issues, including contact tracing. Australia had prided itself on rapidly containing the initial COVID-19 outbreak but a second wave which began in Victoria last month has forced Melbourne back into lockdown and sparked outbreaks in other areas including Sydney.

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