jul 7, 2020 - Melbourne Re-Enters 6-Week Virus Lockdown

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Australia’s second-largest city will be locked down for six weeks as a coronavirus outbreak risks triggering a second wave of infections in the nation.

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said from midnight Wednesday people across metropolitan Melbourne must stay home except for work, essential services, medical treatment or school -- returning to restrictions that were lifted weeks ago across the country.

The state recorded 191 new cases overnight, its biggest daily increase since the crisis began. The virus has taken took root in several Melbourne neighborhoods, leading to a level of community transmission previously unseen in Australia. (Bloomberg)