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In more positive Australian news the Sunshine state of Queensland has recorded no new cases of Covid-19, after recording two new infections yesterday.
There are now only 6 active cases in the state, five of these in hospital.
We stood for the first time in bars and cafes and restaurants to enjoy their drinks and their snacks and again, that’s just another reward for how effectively we’ve managed the virus here in Queensland.
Australia’s Covid-19 ravaged state of Victoria has recorded only 8 news cases on Saturday, marking their second consecutive day of single-digit numbers, and bringing the rolling two-week average down to 12.
The state also recorded an additional three deaths, bring the death toll to 805.
Yesterday there were 8 new cases & the loss of 3 lives reported. Our thoughts are with all affected. The 14 day rolling average & number of cases with unknown source are down from yesterday as we move toward COVID Normal. Info: https://t.co/eTputEHBSS #COVID19VicData #COVID19Vic pic.twitter.com/KXegExnqZe
