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Anti-mask protest shut down on Australia's deadliest day of the pandemic

A woman is detained during an anti-mask and lockdown protest in Melbourne.

A woman is detained during an anti-mask and lockdown protest in Melbourne. Source: AAP

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Victoria has suffered its deadliest day yet of this coronavirus pandemic after registering 17 deaths. It comes as an anti-mask protest is shut down and more support is announced for mental health services.

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