Australia reported one of its highest daily increases in new coronavirus infections

News24xx.com - Australia's second-most-populous state reported one of its highest daily increases in new coronavirus infections as it began its first weekend under a six-week lockdown.

Victoria state recorded 216 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, down from a record 288 cases the previous day. 

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"It will get worse before it gets better," Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews told a televised news conference. "We will see more and more additional cases. This is going to be with us for months and months."

There were 100 separate outbreaks in Victoria, the state's chief health officer, Brett Sutton, told the news conference.