Victoria records 25 coronavirus deaths in Australia's deadliest day so far
by Calla Wahlquist from on (#56ZRT)
Daniel Andrews says further tragedy is in store, with 44 people in intensive care and 282 new cases, while Frankston hospital closes wards
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Victoria has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic so far, with 25 deaths recorded overnight, meaning that more than 300 people have died since the second wave began in Melbourne in June. A further 282 cases were reported on Monday.
The premier, Daniel Andrews, has continued to face questions about outbreaks among healthcare workers and at aged care homes, with 1,064 active cases among healthcare workers across the state and 2,009 active cases in 119 outbreaks at aged care homes.
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