Australia has recorded no new locally transmitted coronavirus infections for the first time in five months. In Melbourne, the capital of Victoria state, which had the highest number of cases in the country, residents were enjoying the first weekend of cafes, restaurants and pubs reopening to walk-in customers. There are 61 active cases left across the state, down from 70 on Saturday. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton urged Victorians to enjoy the Cup but to continue obeying guidance on mask-wearing and social distancing. Sutton said the new wave of infections in Europe showed how quickly the coronavirus can reassert itself.

Source: Fox News November 01, 2020 13:07 UTC