Victoria closes border with NSW over new COVID-19 cluster
Five of those cases were linked to Sydney s northern beaches, taking the so-called Avalon cluster to 144 infections.
Another three locally acquired coronavirus cases were identified in Victoria, on top of three women whose positive tests ended a two-month streak without infections.
It s believed all six cases are tied to outbreaks of the virus in Sydney.
The increase in cases in New South Wales and Victoria has prompted states to re-impose border restrictions.
Western Australia
The government has revised Victoria s status to one of medium risk, effectively barring travel to WA.
Only people granted exemptions will be allowed to enter, while West Australians returning home will be required to quarantine for 14 days.