4 Feb 2021

Covid-19 limits in Victoria again after hotel worker tests positive

From Checkpoint, 5:26 pm on 4 February 2021

To Australia, where residents of Victoria are once again living under restrictions, after an Australian Open quarantine hotel worker tested positive for Covid-19.

Authorities are 'assuming the worst' and that the virus has spread - with hundreds of people encouraged to self-isolate.

But speaking earlier today, State Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed that so far the workers close contacts have returned negative tests.

With more on the situation, ABC reporter Elias Clure joins Lisa Owen.