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2021-09-23

COVID-19 pandemic

Victoria reports a record 766 new cases and four deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Protester hospitalised with COVID as Victoria records highest ever daily COVID case increase

Protester hospitalised with COVID as Victoria records highest ever daily COVID case increase © ABC News Australia

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