Victoria’s COVID-19 infections surge again

Sunday, 26 July 2020

After showing signs of stabilisation, Victoria’s COVID-19 infections have surged again, with 459 cases recorded overnight versus 357 yesterday:

NSW recorded 14 new cases, down from 15 yesterday.

There are now 4233 active cases in Victoria, 96% of the nation’s total:

Victoria has now recorded 8,181 cases since the pandemic began, numbering more than 120 per 100,000 residents:

The curve remains as frightening as ever.

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.