Coronavirus: Australia to Close Victoria-New South Wales Border

The border between Australia’s two most populous states, Victoria and New South Wales, is to close after a spike in COVUD-19 cases in Melbourne.

The outbreak in Victoria’s capital has seen hundreds of cases in the past two weeks, more than 95% of new Australian infections.

Until now, the two states had maintained open borders even when others had shut them.

The closure, beginning on Wednesday, will restrict travel to permit holders.

Victoria’s premier, Daniel Andrews said it was a joint decision with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian.

He gave no indication of when the border might re-open.