Coronavirus Australia latest: at a glance

Three people die from Covid-19 in Victoria and one in WA
Victoria has recorded its first coronavirus deaths, with authorities confirming three people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in the past 24 hours. All three of the victims were men aged in their 70s. Meanwhile, a second man has died from Covid-19 in Western Australia.

The national death toll now stands at 13 people.

Victoria’s health minister, Jenny Mikakos, said: “All died in a Melbourne hospital and, of course, I am urging everyone to respect the privacy of the families during this difficult time.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/26/coronavirus-australia-latest-at-a-glance

A car is stopped at Tomewin, on the Queensland-New South Wales border

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