WATCH LIVE: Premier Mark McGowan provides update on latest developments in COVID-19 fight

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Premier Mark McGowan will give an update on the latest developments in the State’s efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Earlier today, Health Minister Roger Cook said 11 new cases had been recorded in WA, bringing the total number of people to test positive to COVID-19 to 481.

Mr Cook also announced coronavirus testing protocols would be expanded to include anyone with a fever 38C or higher or a history of fever in recent days or an acute respiratory infection.

WATCH the live press conference in the video player above

The press conference is scheduled to start at 1pm WA time but may be subject to delays.