Victoria May Quash New COVID-19 Outbreak After Fifth Lockdown Takes Hold

The Fearless Girl Statue in Federation square is seen with a face-mask on June 5, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Victoria has gone from only six per cent of new coronavirus cases isolating while infectious to 92 per cent in just three days.

Health Minister Martin Foley revealed the figures on Thursday’s COVID update, praising Victorians for following the rules of the state’s fifth lockdown.