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False positives raise hopes of shorter lockdown

Vic Health Minister Martin Foley

Vic Health Minister Martin Foley Source: AAP

Health officials say a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in Melbourne that is highly transmissible.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Source: SBS



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Health officials say a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in Melbourne that is highly transmissible.


For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus


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