CANBERRA, Australia: Australia's Victoria state on Thursday reported a jump of more than 50 percent in daily Covid-19 cases, which authorities largely blame on Australian Rules Football parties last weekend that breached pandemic regulations.

State capital Melbourne traditionally hosts the annual grand final which the football-obsessed city celebrates with a long weekend.

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