The country recorded 19 deaths on Monday, all in the state of Victoria, which has been under lockdown for the last five weeks.
Screaming in lockdown frustration in Melbournemore than a month ago amid a rise in infections in the state, and will continue for another five weeks.Advertisement
Neighbouring New South Wales has also seen a small outbreak, and people have been urged to limit their movements and social activity in the state. Various other territories across the country have closed their borders to each other in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus and it is thought that travel restrictions around the country will be in place until Christmas.
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