By David Estcourt
The Victorian boss of the Australian Medical Association says authoritiesâ current concerns are that the string of COVID-19 cases in Melbourneâs northern suburbs have spread to as-yet undiscovered locations throughout the city.
âThe worry is of course that it spread elsewhere in Melbourne,â Julian Rait told the
Today show. âThereâs a risk there might be multiple cases of course at this stage. Thatâs what the government I am sure is concerned about.â
Australian Medical Association Victoria president Julian Rait.
Credit:Justin McManus
Dr Rait said the recent outbreak reiterated the need for ongoing investment in public health services, which, despite the governmentâs efforts to scale up in the last 12 months, required years of investment.
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