Victoria, Australia Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases in a Day... Lowest Since August

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The Australian state of Victoria, which has been implementing strict lockdown measures since August due to the second wave of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), recorded its lowest daily number of confirmed cases in three months at 14.

According to Australian media Channel 9 News on the 20th (local time), there were 14 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, and no COVID-19 infections were reported in other areas of Victoria outside the capital, Melbourne.

Among the new confirmed cases, the source of infection was identified in 9 cases, while investigations are ongoing for the remaining 5 cases.

Victoria reached a peak with 686 new confirmed cases on August 4th and has since implemented high-intensity lockdown measures such as nighttime curfews. As a result, the number of confirmed cases has steadily decreased, maintaining below 50 cases since the 9th.

Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria, stated at a press conference on the day, "The proud achievements of the citizens of Victoria have been revealed," adding, "This level of new confirmed cases brings optimism and positivity that the lockdown in Melbourne can be eased."

According to the Australian Federal Department of Health, as of 9 PM on the 20th, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Australia was confirmed to be 26,898. By state, Victoria had the highest number with 20,042 cases, followed by New South Wales and Queensland with 4,200 and 1,152 cases respectively.

On the day, Australia reported a total of 19 new confirmed cases: 14 in Victoria, 2 each in New South Wales and Queensland, and 1 in Western Australia.

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