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Coronavirus Update: Why Australia Still Accepting International Travelers

The majority of coronavirus cases recorded in Australia have come from overseas and the majority of those cases came from either Europe or cruise ships.

The spokeswoman from the Department of Health said, “Due to international travel restrictions, those individuals arriving in Australia are generally arriving via charter or repatriation flights.” But most of the people entering Australia are coming home.

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy said Everybody in hotel quarantine will be tested near the start and end of their stay in quarantine, with those who do not comply in Victoria facing an extra 10 days in quarantine.

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Coronavirus Update: Victoria Records Biggest Spike In Over A Month

Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced 21 new cases of coronavirus had been recorded in the state overnight – the highest surge in infections in more than a month.

The infection tally had increased to 1762, with the number of community transmission cases rising by six.

Of the 21 new cases, 15 are returned travelers in mandatory hotel quarantine.

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Google Launched A Free Online Platform To Help Aussie Businesses Network Through The Coronavirus Recovery

Google, PwC and Salesforce launched a free online marketplace called ‘Project Spirit’, which lets Australian businesses work together to address challenges they’re facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

There’s also a curated library of ‘how to’ stories from business that have successfully changed how they work during the pandemic.

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Warning: Mass Protests Will Set Off a Second Viral Wave Of Coronavirus

Thousands of people are expected at the marches to protest against police brutality and show support for Indigenous Australians.

But authorities are concerned social distancing will be breached and marchers could become infected with COVID-19.

Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has urged people not to attend the Melbourne demonstration. Up to 20,000 people are expected at the march in Melbourne.

“We are concerned about the potential for a second wave of Coronavirus,” Ms. Mikakos said, urging protesters to contact their MPs instead.

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