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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria records 627 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths as aged care crisis continues; QLD border to close to Greater Sydney as Australian death toll jumps to 196 – The Sydney Morning Herald
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge Australia and the world.

Active cases in open aged care outbreaks: 928
Totalcases linked to open aged care outbreaks: 1088- Resident cases (cumulative): 514- Staff cases (cumulative): 456- Other cases (cumulative): 118
Total deaths: 61
*Outbreaks remain open until 28 days since the last case entered isolation (or 28 days after admission to hospital)
Here are the case breakdowns for the top 10 outbreaks:
St Basils Home for the Aged in Fawkner:124 casesResident cases – 78Staff cases 35Other cases – 11Epping Gardens A…
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