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Australia’s Second-Biggest State Records Five New Virus Deaths

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Victoria reported five more virus deaths Saturday, bringing the number of fatalities to 61 in the hardest-hit Australian state.

The southern state also recorded 357 new Covid-19 cases, Premier Daniel Andrews told reporters in the capital of Melbourne. The seven deaths reported Friday were the highest for Victoria since the pandemic began.