COVID-19 infections down in Victoria but aged care death rates remain high

Coronavirus inspired street art in Melbourne

Coronavirus inspired street art in Melbourne Source: AAP

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Victoria has recorded 23 coronavirus deaths, the third deadliest day of the pandemic so far, and 22 of them are linked to aged care.

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