Political Note
In Melbourne's northeast, a Kindergarten has closed after a teacher-tested positive to coronavirus.
The teacher began noticing symptoms and got tested.
20 students and staff from the Kindergarten are considered @close contact@ and will stay at home.
The Kindergarten will be deep cleaned during the closure.
Reference:
Victoria Coronavirus Update: Melbourne Kindergarten In Macleod Closes, 7 NEWS, 2 June 2020
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