Victoria has suffered 19 more COVID deaths in past 24 hours but the tally of 322 new cases is the lowest daily increase in nearly a fortnight. Victorians are now hoping their harsh lockdown is working at containing the spread. Latest: 7news.link/coronavirus #Coronavirus #7NEWS | 7NEWS Adelaide

COVID-19 infections in Australia's Victoria hit a pandemic record on Thursday as Melbourne, the state capital, looks to exit its lockdown next week, several days ahead of plan, helped by a faster-than-expected vaccine uptake. Video by NINE NETWORK / AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, via REUTERS | INQUIRER.net

83K views · 717 reactions | Victoria’s daily COVID-19 case numbers are expected to rise to double digits, with the source of the outbreak remaining a mystery and exposure sites soaring. | 9 News Melbourne | Facebook

Australia's top medical officials are urging a lockdown in six Melbourne coronavirus 'hot spots' as Victoria experiences a surge in Covid-19 cases. | 10 News Melbourne

18K views · 180 reactions | Victoria's vaccine rollout is running behind schedule, with only a third of doses administered in the first week. The government is defending the pace, claiming its deliberately slow and steady. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne | Facebook

Victoria's COVID vaccine rollout has hit a new hurdle. There are concerns Melbourne GP clinics won't have access to enough doses when phase 1B begins on Monday. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne