Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the border between Victoria and NSW will close at midnight on Tuesday after an alarming surge of coronavirus cases. Today, Victoria reported 127 new cases, the state's highest daily infection increase since the pandemic began.

In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by The Age's news director Patrick Elligett to discuss the escalating coronavirus crisis in Victoria.

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