Coronavirus LIVE: 19 die, 322 infected on Victoria's deadliest day - The Sydney Morning Herald

Details: Published: Monday, 10 August 2020 10:23

Victoria has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic following the deaths of 19 people. But the state has recorded its lowest single-day tally of new cases in 12 days, with 322 infections detected.

Three NSW schools are closed today after students were among the state's 10 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. NSW Health is also advising people who attended a service at St Agatha’s Catholic Church in Pennant Hills on Wednesday and Thursday to be alert for symptoms. Click here to read the full SMH live news feed.

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