A THIRD Black Lives Matter protester is diagnosed with coronavirus after thousands took to the streets – as Victoria faces worst outbreak in weeks

  • Around 10,000 attended anti-racism protest in Melbourne on Saturday June 6
  • A third protester has tested positive for coronavirus amid second wave fears 
  • Victoria reported 18 new coronavirus cases, 12 from community transmission 
  • Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19

A third Black Lives Matter protester has tested positive for coronavirus after demonstrating in Melbourne last week.

The protester was not infectious during the rally, Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said this morning.

After attending the protest, the demonstrator worked two shifts at an H&M store in Northland which has today been closed for cleaning. 

Victoria this morning reported 18 new coronavirus cases, 12 from community transmission and six returned travellers in quarantine.

Demonstrators attend a Black Lives Matter protest to express solidarity with US protestors in Melbourne

Demonstrators attend a Black Lives Matter protest to express solidarity with US protestors in Melbourne

One was the protester and another was a one-year-old child. 

The state suffered 21 new cases yesterday as it battles its largest spike in weeks. 

Ms Mikakos said: 'I worry about any new cases whether it is one or whether it is ten.

'We've got a large number today including a large number of returned travellers.'

A huge anti-racism protest saw around 10,000 people gather in Melbourne on Saturday 6 June. 

Two people have previously been diagnosed with coronavirus from the protest. 

Black rights protests sprung up around the western world in response to American demonstrations following the death of black security guard George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.

Thousands of aboriginal rights activists attended rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide on Saturday despite health officials warning they could cause COVID-19 outbreaks. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison slammed the protesters and said he wanted anyone attending future rallies to be charged with breaking public health orders. 

People hold up placards at a Black Lives Matter protest to express solidarity with US protestors in Melbourne on June 6

People hold up placards at a Black Lives Matter protest to express solidarity with US protestors in Melbourne on June 6

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A THIRD Black Lives Matter protester is diagnosed with coronavirus

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