Another virus-related death in the region has reinforced the harsh reality - that Victoria is still in danger. The death of the man - who was in his 70s - raises the national coronavirus death toll to 108. It follows the death of 90-year-old Melbourne grandfather Alf Jordan on Friday 10 July. Premier Daniel Andrews says each coronavirus death is devastating.
"I can't provide you with any further information about the specifics of that particular individual, but of course we send our best wishes and assure that family that our thoughts and prayers are with them. This will be a very, very difficult time for them."
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