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ADF to send 1,000 personnel to assist Victoria in coronavirus response

"WARNINGUSA - Victoria to extend state of emergency for four more weeks after spike in Covid-19 cases"

Posted 4 hours ago, updated 1 hour ago


Victoria requested logistical support and help from other states to battle a spike in cases.(AAP: Danny Casey)
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The Australian Defence Force will provide more than 1,000 personnel to help with the coronavirus response in Victoria.

Key points:

* The bulk of the ADF personnel will help with hotel quarantine

* Others will assist with logistics and testing

* The assistance was requested by Victoria following a spike in the number of new cases

The Federal Government received the request from Victoria overnight.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-25/victoria-coronavirus-adf-personnel-sent-in-hotel-quarantine/12390486

Victoria, an Australian state (pop 6.4 million, 90% in cities and towns), after
a week of spiking, has some 1200 active cases, with 33 new ones overnight.