Victoria could be headed for a New Zealand-style lockdown after suffering its second worst day since the coronavirus pandemic began. The state recorded 627 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths on Friday, just a day after announcing a record number of cases. Victoria had 723 cases on Thursday - the darkest day in Australia since the fight against the virus began. Victoria's latest COVID-19 stats: Victoria recorded 627 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths on Friday. The warnings come as allegations of neglect emerged from the coronavirus-riddled Epping Gardens Aged Care home in Melbourne's north.

Source: Daily Mail July 30, 2020 23:39 UTC