Prognosis
Australia Fears Second Wave as State Tightens Virus Controls
- Victoria extends its state of emergency for four weeks
- Aussie dollar declines as virus setback weighs on currency
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Australia’s second-most populous state has tightened coronavirus controls as a spike in cases triggers fears the nation could be hit by a second wave of infections.
Victoria extended a state of emergency by four weeks to July 20, halved the number of visitors allowed in homes to 5 and delayed a planned increase in the size of gatherings in cafes, restaurants and pubs.