Victoria marks 10 more dead overnight

Victoria has announced 10 new deaths of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day increase recorded in Australia since the pandemic began.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews looks on during a press conference in Melbourne, Sunday, July 26, 2020. Source: AAP

The casualties include three women and seven men, including a man in his forties. Seven of the fatalities are linked to aged care outbreaks.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced 459 new cases on Sunday morning, up from 357 new cases on Saturday.

The state death toll now sits at 71, with the national figure at 155.

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Medical staff are seen preparing to transport people from the St Basils Home for the Aged Care in Fawkner, Victoria. Source: AAP