Tennys Sandgren originally tested positive for COVID-19 in late November and recovered from the virus, but then tested positive again using a PCR test on Monday.
With 38 drownings since July 1, the past six-month period has smashed annual drowning records, surpassing any other 12-month total in records going back to 2000, according to Life Saving Victoria. There were 34 drownings in the 12 months to June 30, 2020.
The drownings sparked a plea from the Premier and warnings from Life Saving Victoria that the long lockdown could mean people are more at risk because they are less fit and children had missed out on swimming lessons. We just ask people to to really be mindful of this, and we again thank all of those who work so hard to keep our beaches safe, but it s got to be a partnership, Mr Andrews said.
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