Australia sees biggest daily rise in Covid-19 cases in two months

ReutersPublished: Jun 29, 2020 2:42 AM

CORONAVIRUS | Australia's second-most populous state said on Monday it is considering reimposing social distancing restrictions after the country reported its biggest one-day rise in new coronavirus infections in more than two months.

While many states and territories have yet to report their latest numbers, Victoria said it has detected 75 cases in the past 24 hours - enough to make it Australia's biggest daily outbreak since April 11.

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