COVID-19 infections in an Australian hot spot slowed on Thursday, officials reported, raising hopes a second wave of the coronavirus is being brought under control.Victoria state logged 278 new daily infections, down from 410 a day earlier and the lowest single-day rise in more than three weeks.
Australia reports deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic as cases escalate The state, home to the city of Melbourne which has been the epicentre of the latest outbreak, also recorded eight deaths over the past 24 hours.