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Australia to continue easing distancing restrictions despite outbreak in one state Australia to further ease social distancing rules despite outbreak in Victoria
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Australia’s second-most-populated state, Victoria has seen 10 straight days of double digit new coronavirus cases. Now it has about 200 of the country’s total of 270 active cases, Reuters reported. Australia’s second most populous state, Victoria, has seen 10 straight days of double-digit new coronavirus cases and now accounts for about 200 of the country’s 270 active cases, according to Reuters.
However, the country will continue easing social distancing restrictions despite the outbreak, PM Scott Morrison said on Friday. However, the country will continue to ease social distancing rules, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, adding that “if Victoria has taught us anything in the last few days it is that the worst thing that could occur right now is the reintroduction of harsh restrictions.”
Authorities are scrambling to contain the virus, including embarking on a massive testing regime and calling in military support. Nevertheless, states and territories had agreed to remove more social distancing curbs, according to Morrison. Authorities are scrambling to contain the virus, embarking on a massive testing program and calling in military support. But Morrison said states and territories “are committed” to ending their coronavirus restrictions.
International borders will remain closed, and Australia requires all locals who return to quarantine in hotels for two weeks. About 30 percent of people in Victoria have declined a Covid-19 test before leaving quarantine, the state’s deputy chief medical officer said. Australia continues to maintain tough restrictions at its borders. People entering the country are required to self-isolate for two weeks.