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"&lt;p&gt;Victoria is expected to report 650 new coronavirus later today, as the state appears headed for an unparalleled stage 4 lockdown.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Health sources say Premier Daniel Andrews will announce the 650 cases at a media briefing scheduled for about 1pm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The 650 new infections would be the second-worst day of COVID-19 cases for Victoria, down from Friday&amp;apos;s 723.&lt;/p&gt;"
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