Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria expected to record more than 700 new COVID-19 cases as stage four business restrictions come into effect; QLD border closes to NSW, ACT

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Victoria set to record highest case total of pandemic

Victoria is set to record 725 new cases of COVID-19 today, according to a source with knowledge of the health statistics.

It comes nearly one week after 723 infections were recorded last Thursday, July 30, and 627 cases were reported last Friday, July 31.

Today's number, which could mark the worst day of the pandemic for Victoria, is not officially confirmed. We will bring you the confirmed figures as soon as they are available.

Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria expected to record more than 700 new COVID-19 cases as stage four business restrictions come into effect; QLD border closes to NSW\, ACT

Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria expected to record more than 700 new COVID-19 cases as stage four business restrictions come into effect; QLD border closes to NSW, ACT

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Victoria set to record highest case total of pandemic

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