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288 new coronavirus cases marks Victoria's worst day. And it will probably get worse before it gets better

  • Written by Adrian Esterman, Professor of Biostatistics, University of South Australia
288 new coronavirus cases marks Victoria's worst day. And it will probably get worse before it gets better

Victoria has recorded 288 new COVID-19 cases since yesterday, the largest daily increase we’ve seen so far.

This big jump must have the Victorian government and health authorities very concerned, especially since nearly all of these cases are under investigation, with many likely having no known source of infection.

This rapid spike in numbers...

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