Australia reports 723 positive cases in the last 24 hours, well beyond the previous nationwide record of 549 cases set on Monday. The number of coronavirus cases in Britain is no longer falling and is at best flat, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said, urging people to keep following social distancing rules. Some 723 positive cases were reported in the last 24 hours, well beyond the previous nationwide record of 549 cases set on Monday. The surge in new infections and deaths come despite a strict three-week lockdown in Victoria's capital, Melbourne, the epicentre of the pandemic's second wave in Australia. AFPUK coronavirus cases at best flat, health minister saysThe number of coronavirus cases in Britain is no longer falling and is at best flat, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday, urging people to keep following social distancing rules.

Source: News 24 July 30, 2020 10:37 UTC