Victoria Has Recorded 25 Deaths and 282 New Cases on Aug. 17

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at the daily briefing in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 12, 2020. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Victoria has reported a record 25 further COVID-19 deaths, taking the state’s toll to 334 and the national figure to 421.

There were 282 new cases as the Victorian outbreak continues to show signs of easing.