Coronavirus live news: Daniel Andrews shrinks border bubble, dumps zero Covid; Gladys Berejiklian plots path for overseas travel
The Victorian government will reduce the number of communities in its border bubble with NSW as Daniel Andrews abandons his zero Covid strategy.
Welcome to live updates on Australia's continuing battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Victorian government will reduce the number of communities in its border bubble with NSW, amid rising cases in Sydney and the far west.
Daniel Andrews says the state is in for a tough time without any lifting of meaningful restrictions until a vaccination target of 70pc is reached at around September 23.
Gladys Berejiklian has flagged a return to overseas travel from NSW as the state records 1116 new cases.
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