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Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

HISTORICAL FACTS: National cabinet meets amid outbreaks - The Untold Story

Health Minister Mark Butler says it's too early to tell if the peak of the COVID-19 wave has passed. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says it is still too early to tell if the peak of the recent COVID-19 wave has passed, despite a slight downturn in cases.

As the prime minister prepares to meet with state and territory leaders on Thursday at national cabinet to discuss the virus, Mr Butler says he is optimistic the number of infections will continue to decrease.

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