Coronavirus Australia live updates: Virus protesters defy restrictions in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne
Hundreds of anti-vaccination, anti-5G protesters have blocked a highway in Brisbane as similar protests took place in Melbourne and Sydney.
Hundreds of anti-vaccination, anti-5G, conspiracy theorist protesters have blocked a highway in Brisbane as similar protests took place in Melbourne and Sydney.
The protesters carried placards calling the coronavirus pandemic a "scam" and declaring their opposition to 5G mobile technology and vaccination.
Victoria has confirmed 11 new coronavirus cases overnight, with 30 Year 2 students sent into quarantine after a classmate tested positive for the virus, while NSW and Qld reported no new cases today.
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Australia has recorded a total 7184 cases of COVID-19, with 3092 in New South Wales, 1645 in Victoria, 1058 in Queensland, 440 in South Australia, 585 in Western Australia, 228 in Tasmania, 107 in the Australian Capital Territory and 29 in the Northern Territory. The death toll stands at 103.
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