Melbourne restrictions reintroduced, Sydney nurse tests positive to COVID-19 | 9 News Australia

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There are fears Melbourne could plunge into its fifth lockdown as more local coronavirus cases emerge, border restrictions return and mask rules are reintroduced. Urgent contact tracing is underway after a fully vaccinated worker at Westmead Hospital in Sydney tested positive to COVID-19. Subscribe and 🔔: https://bit.ly/2noaGhv | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: https://bit.ly/2nobVgF

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