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New cases halved in Victoria, but crisis not over

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton

Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton puts on a mask while he speaks to the media. Source: AAP

Victoria has recorded 217 new daily coronavirus cases, which is just over half the number announced on Friday.


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Victoria has recorded 217 new daily coronavirus cases, which is just over half the number announced on Friday.



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