MSM: Victoria braces for 700-plus new COVID-19 infections

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The mainstream media is reporting that Victoria is expected to record over 700 new COVID-19 cases – the highest daily tally – alongside a record 13 new deaths:

Victoria is reportedly set to announce a new record of over 700 cases today, marking a shocking new record for the nation.

It’s understood that 13 new deaths will also be announced at a press conference later today.

The state’s virus record last peaked on Monday, when 532 cases were announced…

More than 950 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to aged-care facilities, with active outbreaks across 87 separate centres, as 295 new cases were recorded across the state on Wednesday.

We’ll provide the official numbers later this morning.

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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.