Victoria records 17 coronavirus deaths on Australia's deadliest day of pandemic so far

Daniel Andrews reports 394 new cases of Covid-19 and a record number of deaths, most of which are linked to aged care

Australia has recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic so far, after 17 people died in Victoria in the 24 hours between Saturday and Sunday.

Ten of the 17 deaths were linked to aged care homes, and the state also recorded 394 new cases of Covid-19, premier Daniel Andrews announced.