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Health officials say a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in Melbourne that is highly transmissible

Vic Health Minister Martin Foley

Vic Health Minister Martin Foley Source: AAP

Health officials say a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in Melbourne that is highly transmissible. The discovery comes as Melbourne records four new cases on Friday, with the city still under lockdown.


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Health officials say a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in Melbourne that is highly transmissible. The discovery comes as Melbourne records four new cases on Friday, with the city still under lockdown.



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