Victoria avoids lockdown as cluster grows to 15

Victoria has avoided another lockdown but the Acting Premier James Merlino has warned he cannot rule out further action after the cluster grew to 15 cases overnight. “The Department was notified of six new cases overnight, which brings the total number of cases linked to this outbreak to 15,” Mr Merlino said. “The 15th case we have just been notified of, and if that will be included in tomorrow's number. As we know, the first four cases are spread across three households, but within the same family unit. “I cannot rule out taking some further action, but we will update people as soon as we know. It is fair to say that the next 24 hours ago to be particularly critical. “So the message this morning is that it is good that everyone is linked this stage, but we are concerned about the number, and also about the kind of exposure sites, and the next 24 hours are going to be critical if we're going to have to make any further changes beyond the changes that announced yesterday.” There are 23 active cases in Victoria.

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