State of Victoria in Australia records 25 deaths and 282 new cases

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State of Victoria in Australia records 25 deaths and 282 new cases

By Semi Turaga

17/08/2020

The deadliest day for The State of Victoria. [Image: 9news]

The State of Victoria in Australia has recorded the deadliest day of the COVID-19 Pandemic, with 25 fatalities and 282 new cases overnight.

The number of fatalities is the heaviest recorded in a single day for the pandemic.

9 News reports the grim milestone brings the total deaths in Australia from COVID-19 to more than 400.

[Source: 9News]

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