Australia's Victoria state records another day of high coronavirus infections

13 Sept 23:51 Key points summarised by AI

Victoria, Australia's second-most populous state, recorded 216 new COVID-19 cases, maintaining high daily increases that prompted a six-week lockdown in its capital, Melbourne.
State Premier Daniel Andrews warned that infection numbers would worsen before improving, emphasizing 100 separate outbreaks driven by community transmission.
While other Australian states relaxed restrictions, they tightened borders with Victoria, which also became the first state to mandate mask-wearing. Australia provisionally approved remdesivir as a treatment option.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.