China News Service, May 16 (Xinhua) According to foreign media reports, on the 16th local time, Victoria, Australia added 11 confirmed cases, Queensland added 1 confirmed case, and New South Wales added 3 cases. In addition to Victoria, many states have significantly relaxed anti-epidemic measures, allowing cafes and restaurants to be opened.
The picture shows the reminder of "maintain social distance" in a large department store that reopened. China News Agency reporter Tao Shelan
According to reports, 2 of the newly diagnosed cases in Victoria are related to a previously known aggregate infection in a meat factory. Up to now, the number of related cases has reached 98. Another confirmed diagnosis was related to a clustered infection in a McDonald's restaurant in Melbourne. The number of related cases reached 11 cases.
The report said that Australia has recorded more than 7,000 confirmed cases of new crowns, including 98 deaths. The epidemic in New South Wales, which was hit hardest by the epidemic, has stabilized.
The report said that although the Australian outbreak was much better than North America and Europe, health officials urged and encouraged people to stay at home. Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said, "It is important that everyone understands that this pandemic is not over." "People should take all possible precautions."