Victoria Covid update: Daniel Andrews insists lockdown is working despite daily cases rising to 57
by Luke Henriques-Gomes from World news | The Guardian on (#5NGM1)
As Melbourne notches 200th day of lockdown, premier says state has made tough choices and can beat virus again
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The Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, has sought to reassure Melburnians the state's Covid response is working after 57 new cases of Covid-19, the highest daily figure since last year's deadly second wave.
As Melbourne marked its 200th day in lockdown since the start of the pandemic, Thursday's 57 cases was the highest figure since the 73 infections recorded on 9 September last year.
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