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

33K views · 366 reactions | Victoria's COVID crisis is worsening, with 80 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours. Read the full story at www.skynews.com.au | Sky News Australia | Facebook

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

15K views · 227 reactions | Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccine booking system is collapsing under pressure as many young people in the state try to confirm their Pfizer appointments. Read the full story at www.skynews.com.au | Sky News Australia | 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