Victoria is Australia's 2nd largest population state with the country's 2nd largest city, Melbourne.

50 new locally transmitted cases reported for Monday

  • Compared to 71 for Sunday's number
  • Of the 50 local cases recorded, 40 are linked to current outbreaks and 10 are under investigation
  • 11 cases have been in quarantine throughout their infectious period

Neighbouring state New South Wales is the epicentre of the current wave of infections in Australia, with 800+ reported yesterday. Monday's data will be published in a few hours time.

The current outbreak will weigh on this quarters economic data:

Victoria is Australia's 2nd largest population state with the country's 2nd largest city, Melbourne.