COVID-19 cases skyrocket across Australia as national cabinet mulls rapid test plan

This is the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalisations recorded in the state since the pandemic began.

There are 119 people in intensive care, 14 more than on Tuesday.

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Victoria has posted 17,636 cases and 11 deaths – up from Tuesday’s 14,020 infections.

There are 106 people in ICU and 591…