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Casey coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne’s south-east ‘under control’, Sutton apologises to Afghan community – ABC News
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne’s south-east is coming under control, and has apologised for statements which caused some in the Afghan community to feel targeted this week.

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne’s south-east is coming under control, and has apologised for statements that caused some in the Afghan community to feel targeted this week.
Key points:
- Professor Sutton said it was “inappropriate” of him to refer to the Afghan community when he was reflecting on a broader message on Monday
- The comments were linked to a coronavirus outbreak at Casey, which has grown to 34 cases, including two peo…
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