Australia: Victoria reports 394 new cases of coronavirus and 17 fatalities

Victoria, which is second most populous state of Australia, reported its deliest day of vel coronavirus on August 9. According to reports, 17 people have died in last 24 hours. However, new cases have shown signs of easing. 

Current situation in Victoria 

Reports suggest that Australia reported 394 new infections, defying daily aver of 400-500 over past week. Australia is going through second wave of vel coronavirus. With 17 people dying in one day, state’s death toll has gone up to 210.

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According to reports, Australia’s second-most populous state Victoria stated that military will be deployed to enforce isolation orders and anyone caught violating those rules will have to pay hefty fines. As a measure to control spre of vel coronavirus, Victoria has imposed a night curfew and has also ordered a shut down of ecomy. According to reports, on August 2, Victoria declared a state of disaster and imposed a night curfew for Melbourne. Reports suggest that this is most strict movement till date to battle vel coronavirus. city is alrey under a reimposed six-week stay home order. However, in what could have led to an uptick in cases, nearly a third of those who h contracted dely infection were t home isolating when checked by officials.

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Reportedly, Victoria State Premier Daniel Andrews decided to impose hefty fines for anyone breaching set of health guidelines. As per reports, Andrews said 500 military personnel will be deployed this week to Victoria to strengn self-isolation orders, with heavy fines for violating stay at home orders. only exception will be given in case of urgent medical care. Australia has reported a total of 20,698 of COVID-29 infection.

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