Irish people in Melbourne have said they are feeling "deflated, lonely and isolated" as the state of Victoria recorded its deadliest Covid-19 day.
There are worries that the city's lockdown, which began earlier this month, might need to be extended in a further effort to contain the spread of the virus.
Bronagh McKenna from Monaghan said that being back under tough restrictions is much harder than the first time. "Everyone is feeling very isolated, deflated and I guess sometimes quite lonely.
It's definitely very challenging doing it again and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone" she said. A tougher phase of restrictions could be on the cards too.