Category: lockdown lifted

Australian State Forges Ahead with Reopening Despite Spike in COVID-19 Cases

CCP virus numbers in Victoria remain at near-record highs with the state posting an average of 2,000 new daily infections in recent days. Dr. Mukesh Haikerwal, former president of the Victorian branch of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), told Nine News, “We’re expecting the peak [in COVID-19 cases] to be in a week or so, and…


Borders Opening as Victorian COVID-19 Cases Surge To A National High

Victoria has plans to reduce restrictions as COVID-19 cases hit a new national high of 2297 new cases and 11 deaths. State Premier Daniel Andrews announced that given the state’s vaccination target of 70 percent is projected to be met ahead of target, on Oct 22 rather than Oct 26, health restrictions may be reduced…