Victoria records 33 new coronavirus cases, Daniel Andrews declares 'testing blitz'

Thirty-three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Victoria as more than 1,000 troops are deployed to help the state cope.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Source: AAP

Victoria has recorded another 33 coronavirus cases, as the defence force is brought in to bolster efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Seven of the new cases are locked  are locked away in hotel quarantine, nine are linked to known and contained outbreaks, six are as a result of routine testing and 11 cases are under investigation, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said at a press conference on Thursday. 

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