COVID-19 infections in Australia's Victoria hit a pandemic record on Thursday as Melbourne, the state capital, looks to exit its lockdown next week, several days ahead of plan, helped by a faster-than-expected vaccine uptake. Video by NINE NETWORK / AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, via REUTERS | INQUIRER.net

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5.7K views · 74 reactions | There's been another surge in COVID-19 infections in Victoria today, with 19 cases confirmed by state authorities. | 10 News Melbourne | Facebook

92K views · 1.7K reactions | Will was an athletic track star when he caught COVID, before vaccines were available. Now, he says the effects long COVID has him struggling to walk around the block. | SBS News | Facebook

Sri Lanka commenced the distribution of 264,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine procured through the UNICEF under the COVAX facility to the most vulnerable persons above 60 years of age group in the most high-risk areas impacted by COVID-19. Together, to end the #COVID19 pandemic, we are ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to be protected. #COVAX #COVID19 vaccine being rollout at "Victoria Elders Home" and "66 Resort" yesterday. Nobody is safe until everybody is safe! #VaccinesSaveLives Read M

27K views · 170 reactions | Victoria has reached another vaccine milestone. 3 million doses have been administered between state run clinics and GP’s. Now the state’s first shopping centre in Frankston has joined the rollout. 7NEWS at 6pm | More local news: www.7NEWS.com.au/news/vic #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne | Facebook