Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria records 165 new COVID-19 cases as Melbourne enters lockdown; NSW on high alert for increase in infections

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Victoria records 165 new cases

Victoria recorded 165 cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, taking the state’s total to 3098.

The total increased by 156, after 9 cases were reclassified.

There are 18 cases in the North Melbourne and Flemington public housing towers, with the total now 111.

Testing concluded at the estates on Wednesday night, and further lab results are expected later today and are not included in this number.

There are six new cases linked to the Al Taqwa school outbreak, taking the total to 113.

Two healthcare workers at Sunshine Hospital and two at the Royal Melbourne Hospital tested positive, with contact tracing underway.

Another staff member at Northern Hospital in Epping contracted the virus, taking the total to 11.

Seven new cases are staff members at retirement facilities.