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Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton (Image: AAP/James Ross)

More virus records fall, academics' stars rise, and eating out predicts spikes

In Virus Watch today, there have now been more than 10 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide, and more than half a million deaths. Plus more of the latest coronavirus news.

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US surge continues, supermarket limits return, and UK anarchy

The number of confirmed infections in the US has gone past 2 million, but the real rate is likely higher. Plus more of the latest coronavirus news.

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce (Image: AAP/Biance De Marchi)

Thousands of job cuts, Victoria calls in the troops, and some relief for the arts

Qantas will sack 6000 of its employees, as job losses are felt across the country. Plus more of the latest coronavirus news.

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Are Victoria’s COVID-19 clusters the new normal? 

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in Victoria shows the pandemic is far from over.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian (Image: AAP/Joel Carrett)

Victorian virus spread worsens, neighbourly feuds, and limited trust

A Victorian man has died overnight as that state records a full week of daily double-digit growth in coronavirus numbers.

Protesters during a Black Lives Matter rally in Melbourne (Image: AAP/James Ross)

No cases linked to protests, but Victoria's struggles continue

It's now clear the Black Lives Matter protests didn't cause a coronavirus spike, but Victoria still has a blip on its hands. Plus more coronavirus news.

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Social distancing in Victoria

Here is the latest on coronavirus social distancing rules in Victoria. This article will be updated on a regular basis to keep you informed.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (Image: AAP/James Ross)

Victoria just can’t shake the virus, Trump's virus-testing 'joke', and spending slump

The spike in Victorian cases has delayed any easing of coronavirus restrictions, plus more of the day's coronavirus news.

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When will cinemas open in Australia?

When will cinemas open again? Here’s the latest on when you will likely be able to go to the movies, as well as what a night at the cinema will now look like.

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Some bad news about antibodies, easing restrictions and virus culture wars

A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies might not protect you from the virus for long. Plus more of the latest COVID-19 news.