Australia Covid live news update: NSW, Victoria and ACT brace for case numbers as lockdown decisions loom

Coronavirus case numbers persistently high despite slight dips in numbers in NSW and Victoria

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10.54pm BST

Good morning and welcome to our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Australia.

New South Wales reported a slight dip in numbers yesterday, with 882 cases down from the record 1,029 on Thursday.

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