As the number of new COVID-19 cases surges in Australia, the state of New South Wales bans dancing, singing and mingling at weddings
SYDNEY - Australia’s Victoria state reported a record daily increase in COVID-19 cases on Friday while neighbouring New South Wales said it was banning dancing, singing and mingling at weddings as authorities struggle to contain a new wave of infections.
“These are large numbers today, that is disturbing,” Australia’s acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly told reporters in Canberra before striking a more upbeat note.The surge in new cases reinforced expectations that Victoria will implement tougher restrictions on residents. Stricter restrictions would inevitably crimp economic activity in a country facing its first recession in nearly three decades. Data released on Thursday showed unemployment at a 22-year high.The death toll rose to 116 after the death of three people in Victoria on Friday, still well below many other countries.
Australia and New Zealand had hoped to open their borders to each other in September, but the start of any “travel bubble” appears to be delayed.Amid fears of a national second wave, Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews urged residents to wear masks when outside, having previously only asked those around Melbourne, the state capital, to cover their face.
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