Australia on Monday reported highest number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with almost all the new infections coming from the southeastern state of Victoria.

Day after reporting most COVID-19 deaths, Australia confirms record infections

Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria, which is already witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases, on Thursday reported 317 new cases, its highest rise in infections in the 24-hour-period.

Australia: Victoria reports record coronavirus infections

Fears of a second wave continue to haunt Australia after the country witnessed its highest one-day increase in coronavirus infections in over two months on Monday.

COVID-19: Australia witnesses record spike in months amid fears of second wave