Victoria records fewest new infections in a month

The Australian state of Victoria has recorded its lowest rise in COVID-19 infections for a month, raising hopes it is gaining control of an outbreak.

The state capital, Melbourne, has been in lockdown for over a month, but even stricter measures including a night-time curfew were imposed on 3 August.

The state still has 7,274 active cases and remains Australia’s worst concern.

But despite reporting its deadliest day on Monday, Victoria has seen new infections decline in recent days.

Tuesday’s increase of 222 was the lowest daily total since 18 July.