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The border between Australia's two most populous states, Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), is going to be closed after a spike in Covid-19 cases in Melbourne. The outbreak in Victoria's capital has seen hundreds of cases in the past two weeks - more than 95% of new Australian infections. The closure is to begin on Wednesday (July 8). Victoria's Premier, Daniel Andrews said that his side had followed talks with Prime Minister, Scott Morrison and NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian. Both of them have previously said, border closures weren't necessary. Daniel Andrews acknowledged the border closure would most likely have a significant economic and social impact. But it was necessary given the significant challenges to face in containing this virus//bbc