Melbourne records another 177 COVID-19 cases

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It’s another sombre day down here in Melbourne, with Victoria recording 177 new COVID-19 infections, which comes on top of more than 500 new cases recorded over the weekend:

NSW infections are also rising with another 14 cases recorded.

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There are now 1,484 active COVID-19 cases recorded in Victoria, 97% of the nation’s total:

The curve is frightening, with just under 4,000 total cases recorded in Victoria and growing almost exponentially:

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NSW’s curve is also trending up.

Let’s hope NSW can bring the situation under control fast, otherwise QLD is next.

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Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.