Victoria makes masks compulsory for all as it records 13 more Covid-19 deaths and 723 new cases

Daniel Andrews says the record number of cases reflects the aged care outbreaks and people still going to work while waiting for test results

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All Victorians will be required to wear a mask from Sunday, with more restrictions reimposed in some regional areas as the state reported a record 723 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday and 13 deaths.

While noting people would be concerned about the highest number of daily confirmed cases since the pandemic began, the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, said the cases were a reflection of increased cases in aged care and people still going to work while waiting for test results.

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