Victoria’s COVID-19 infections stabilise

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Victoria has recorded another 357 COVID-19 infections, up from yesterday’s 300:

However, rates of infection look to be past their peak:

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NSW recorded 15 new infections, up from yesterday’s 7. However, their infection rates also appear to be past their peak:

There are now 3,995 active COVID-19 cases in Victoria, 96% of the nation’s total. NSW now has 145 active cases, 3.5% of the nation’s total:

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Since the pandemic began in March, Victoria has recorded 7,744 COVID-19 infections, equating to nearly 120 cases per 100,000 persons:

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Victoria’s overall infection rate is now almost triple NSW’s, with its curve remaining frightening.

About the author
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.