Victoria breaks new record in cases per day

Victoria has recorded 532 new cases of COVID-19 and six more people have died from the virus, taking the national death toll to 161.

As cases surge to record high, Daniel Andrews warns 'people will die' if sick Victorians don't stay home Source: AAP

New coronavirus cases have again surged to record levels in Victoria, with 532 infections reported in the 24 hours to Monday morning. 

Premier Daniel Andrews said there had also been six further coronavirus deaths, while 44 people were battling the infection in intensive care. 

"The key message today for every single Victorian regardless of where they work and regardless of where they live - you simply can't go to work if you have symptoms," Mr Andrews said on Monday.

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Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews Source: AAP