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Coronavirus: Australia encouraged by drop in new Covid-19 cases – Yahoo News Australia
Daily new infections fall to their lowest level since 20 July, as Melbourne remains worst-hit.
Australia has recorded its lowest one-day rise in coronavirus infections in more than three weeks, as Melbourne remains under strict lockdown.
Official data on Thursday showed there were 292 new infections in the past 24 hours, down from 428 on Wednesday.
It is the lowest daily total since 20 July. Victoria had by far the most infections – 278. Its capital Melbourne began its shutdown on 3 August.
Health Minister Greg Hunt voiced cautious optimism about the new data.
“We now believe, cautiou…
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