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The lockdown in Australia's largest city which has run for two months now will be extended for another month.

Stay-at-home restrictions in both Melbourne and the capital of Canberra have also been extended to Sept 2.

No end date has been announced for the measure, an unprecedented move to curb infections as Vietnam battles a rapid Covid-19 surge.

Thailand recorded 9,276 new cases and 72 fatalities Friday as it battles a severe third wave of infections that kicked off in April.

Five police officers were injured, two of whom were taken to hospital, and two of the ravers were also hurt, including a 22-year-old man who lost a hand.

Police say that the officer, now on leave pending an investigation, had intended to deploy her taser but instead shot Daunte Wright with a single bullet.

Police spokesman says the city's police chief and two officers have been removed from their posts pending the results of the investigation.

Experts blame the country's fresh wave on people ignoring guidelines and attending huge religious and political events, as well as weddings and cricket matches.

The local mayor condemned the alleged punishment as 'torture'.

Guests had reportedly included ministers, in violation of pandemic restrictions.

Police said they detained 20 people and that two demonstrators had been injured by police dogs after refusing to leave.

A strict curfew was implemented last weekend, but cases continue to climb.