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Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact – 7NEWS.com.au
The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts as of 1800 AEST on Thursday, August 13.
* Victoria recorded 278 new cases and eight deaths on Thursday, bringing the state’s death toll from the virus to 275 and the national figure to 361.
* Thursday marks the lowest number of new cases in the state since July 20, when the state recorded 275 cases.
* Four of the deaths were connected to outbreaks at aged care facilities. There are now 2018 active cases across 125 facilities in the sector.
* It came as the Victorian government assumed control of three aged care facilities in Melbou…
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