Neil Mitchell says Victorians must show some “COVID common sense” to get the state through the current surge in COVID-19 cases, because there will be no government-mandates this time around.

The 3AW Mornings host says it’s time to set aside “ridiculous division, nastiness and bitterness” and do what must be done to protect the community.

“The Premier wants to pretend it doesn’t exist because he’s worried about his election chances. The Opposition is shouting about things that nobody is suggesting — they’re screaming ‘No more lockdowns’ — nobody is suggesting lockdowns!,” he said.

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