3,000 Victorians placed into hard coronavirus lockdown

Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews has called for calm after announcing 3000 residents would be forced into total lockdown.

Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews has called for calm after announcing 3000 residents would be forced into total lockdown. Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

Another sharp jump in COVID-19 infections in Victoria leads authorities to take drastic action.



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