Coronavirus Australia live news: Victoria races to contain COVID-19 outbreak, states tighten borders

Good morning!

Welcome to our live coronavirus coverage. My name is Dan Smith, and I’ll be bringing you the latest from here in Australia and around the world.

Thoughts go out particularly to those in Victoria who have just kicked off their five-day lockdown. Stay strong guys!

So grab a caffeinated beverage of your choosing, settle in, and let’s get this started.