Australian state of Victoria counts 114 new virus patients, 11 deaths

The Australian state of Victoria has recorded 114 new coronavirus patients and 11 more deaths. The fatalities bring the death toll from the virus in Victoria to 524 and the Australian total to 611.

It follows 94 new patients on Saturday, which was the first day since July 5 that patients had dropped to double digits. Melbourne residents will be subjected to two more weeks of restricted movement, including a nightly curfew. Restrictions across Australia’s second largest city are due to expire on September 13 but will be reduced gradually rather than removed completely. Health officials have indicated that recommendations for face masks could remain in place for several more months.-AP. Photo: ABC News