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2.17am BST
The state Australian of New South Wales has recorded 18 new cases, in keeping with the low-double-digit increases seen for the past fortnight:
18 new cases of #COVID19 have been diagnosed in NSW between 8pm on 28 July and 8pm on 29 July.
For the latest list of COVID-19 locations, visit: https://t.co/6PUOQ3J3tO pic.twitter.com/U5hRi2lOV2
2.14am BST
In Australia, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews is speaking now, as the state sees 723 new cases and 13 new deaths, both national records.
The 13 new deaths recorded overnight bring Victoria’s death toll to 105.
Continue reading…Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam urges people to stay indoors as much as possible; Brazil reports nearly 70,000 new infections overnight; France sees highest new daily cases in a month. Follow the latest updatesUS passes 150,000 coronavirus deaths amid fresh surge in casesObey rules to avoid second Covid-19 lockdown, leaders warnTwenty-one US states declared ‘red zone’ for infection spikesAustralia coronavirus news – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 2.17am BSTThe state Australian of New South Wales has recorded 18 new cases, in keeping with the low-double-digit increases seen for the past fortnight: 18 new cases of #COVID19 have been diagnosed in NSW between 8pm on 28 July and 8pm on 29 July.For the latest list of COVID-19 locations, visit: https://t.co/6PUOQ3J3tO pic.twitter.com/U5hRi2lOV2 2.14am BSTIn Australia, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews is speaking now, as the state sees 723 new cases and 13 new deaths, both national records. The 13 new deaths recorded overnight bring Victoria’s death toll to 105. Continue reading…