40 days and 40 nights – Victoria’s virus-free streak hits biblical proportions

Wednesday December 09, 2020

Victoria has notched up 40 days COVID-free.

Victoria has recorded 40 days without a coronavirus case. Photo: Visit Melbourne

There were no new cases acquired locally or overseas and no COVID-19 deaths in the previous 24 hours, with 11,578 test results received, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday.

However Victoria’s clean sheet may be tested this week by the reopening of its hotel quarantine program, with up to 1120 international arrivals scheduled each week.

The state has not accepted international flights since the end of…

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