Australia: Victoria records 725 new COVID-19 cases amid fear of second wave in the country

On August 5, Victoria reported a rise in number of cases and deaths due to vel coronavirus. Reports suggest that Australia is rey to shut most of its ecomy to prevent spre of second wave of COVID-19. Despite lockdown, Victoria has reported 725 new cases and 15 deaths.

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Current situation in Australia

On August 2, state government h imposed a night curfew and tightened restrictions on people’s movements across Melbourne and from August 5 government has asked to stop tring most businesses. Reports suggest that New South Wales and Queensland have also introduced new measures to cope up with vel coronavirus. On August 5, Premier Daniel Andrwes said that government is also planning to shut most childcare centres and people can also expect a ban on elective surgery in order to free up medical resources amid coronavirus crisis. 

According to reports, in Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said that state is alrey closed to Victorians and entry of people from New South Wales and Canberra would also be barred. He ded that Victoria is t getting any better and government cant let South Wales get worse. 

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Deputy Premier Steven Miles reportedly said that Queensland is left with three cases after two months of community transmission. He ded that Australia is experiencing a second wave of COVID-19 and that cant affect Queensland. According to reports, Queensland reported 1 new case and New South Wales reported 12 such cases on August 5. According to NSW government, starting from midnight of August 7, travelers returning from Victoria to NSW through Sydney airport will be required to self-quarantine in hotels for 14 days. 

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