Victoria marks slight increase in cases and deaths, compared to yesterday

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews arrives to a press conference in Melbourne, Sunday, August 16, 2020. Victoria has recorded 279 new coronavirus cases and 16 deaths, taking the national toll to 395. (AAP Image/Erik Anderson) NO ARCHIVING

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The number of victims and cases from coronavirus are up slightly in Victoria, compared to yesterday's data.

Victoria's slowing trend of coronavirus infections has continued, with the state recording 240 new cases and 13 deaths on Thursday.

The state recorded 216 new infections on Wednesday, its lowest daily increase in COVID-19 cases in more than five weeks, while active cases also dropped by 119.

Thursday's numbers continue what is becoming a downward trend in new cases for the state.

You can read more about Victoria here.

Meanwhile in Queensland, a worker in a youth detention center in Brisbane's Wacol worked five shifts while infectious. The center is now in lockdown and 1227 children and more than 500 staff are being tested. Read the full story here.