Prognosis
Australia Records Largest Spike in Covid-19 Since April
- Victoria Premier warns that state is on a ‘knife’s edge’
- Authorities announce 10-day testing blitz to contain spread
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Australia has posted its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases in two months, heightening concerns the nation may be entering a second wave of infections that could jeopardize a further easing of lockdown restrictions.
Victoria state recorded 33 cases overnight, while neighboring New South Wales added 4. Even with most of the other states and territories largely containing community transmission, the tally is the highest daily total since 41 on April 19.