Victoria-NSW border to close for the first time in 100 years as Melbourne coronavirus cases hit record daily high

The border between New South Wales and Victoria will close at 11:59 on Tuesday night as coronavirus cases continue to surge in Victoria.

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The border between New South Wales and Victoria will close on Tuesday for the first time in 100 years as coronavirus cases in Melbourne hit a record high.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the decision on Monday morning as the state recorded another 127 coronavirus cases overnight, a record daily increase for the state.

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