The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1,336 – an increase of seven from yesterday.
This increase included one person diagnosed in mandatory quarantine in city hotels, who has recently arrived from overseas.
There were no new deaths reported yesterday. To date, 15 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria.
The total number of cases is made up of 695 men and 641 women, with people aged from babies to their early nineties.
There are 138 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. Currently 28 people are in hospital, including 12 patients in intensive care. 1,202 people have recovered. More than 88,000 tests have been completed.
Of the total 1,336 cases, there have been 1,058 in metropolitan Melbourne and 241 in regional Victoria. Several cases remain under investigation.
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said the recent daily fluctuations in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Victoria was due to an increase in the number of tests being completed and an increase in the number of travellers returning from overseas on repatriation flights.
“The increases we are seeing are still small and this is encouraging. They prove that our physical distancing measures are working but this is not a time to relax our strong approach as this disease can get away from you very quickly as we have seen in cities overseas,” Professor Sutton said.
“We thank those Victorians who overwhelmingly are doing the right thing by staying at home, but we must keep at it to save lives.
“Everyone who’s unwell must isolate themselves and everyone who’s been told they’re in quarantine either as a returned traveller or close contact must do so as well.
“Physical distancing will save lives. Everyone needs to comply with restrictions in place to keep yourself, your loved ones and the whole community safe. Our message is clear: if you can stay home, you must stay home.”
The Department of Health and Human Services follows up and monitors all close contacts of confirmed cases and provides them with information and support. All close contacts must self-isolate for 14-days.
There are only four reasons for Victorians to leave their home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, and work or education.
Police have strong powers to enforce these directions and can issue on the spot fines, including up to $1,652 for individuals and up to $9,913 for businesses.
Under the State of Emergency people who don’t comply could also be taken to court and receive a fine of up to $20,000. Companies face fines of up to $100,000.
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Below are the residential areas where coronavirus cases have been detected with the numbers correct as of 11.69pm. Note: This is not where they were infected but where each case resides:
STONNINGTON – 87
BANYULE – 82
MELBOURNE – 67
GREATER GEELONG – 62
BOROONDARA – 61
MORNINGTON PENINSULA – 61
CASEY – 53
MORELAND – 50
GLEN EIRA – 46
PORT PHILLIP – 46
MONASH – 45
HUME – 37
FRANKSTON – 36
MOONEE VALLEY – 36
DAREBIN – 33
BRIMBANK – 32
BAYSIDE – 30
MANNINGHAM – 29
WYNDHAM – 28
YARRA – 25
KINGSTON – 24
WHITEHORSE – 22
WHITTLESEA – 22
NILLUMBIK – 21
YARRA RANGES – 21
MELTON – 18
GREATER DANDENONG – 14
CARDINIA – 13
HOBSONS BAY – 13
KNOX – 12
MAROONDAH – 11
MOIRA – 11
GREATER SHEPPARTON – 10
MARIBYRNONG – 10
SURF COAST – 10
WELLINGTON – 10
BALLARAT – 9
GREATER BENDIGO – 9
MITCHELL – 9
LATROBE – 7
MACEDON RANGES – 7
MOUNT ALEXANDER – 6
BAW BAW – 5
MILDURA – 5
SOUTH GIPPSLAND – 5
WARRNAMBOOL – 5
BASS COAST – 4
BENALLA – 3
HORSHAM – 3
LODDON – 3
MANSFIELD – 3
NORTHERN GRAMPIANS – 3
SWAN HILL – 3
CAMPASPE – 2
HEPBURN – 2
SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS – 2
STRATHBOGIE – 2
WANGARATTA – 2
ARARAT – 1
CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS – 1
CORANGAMITE – 1
EAST GIPPSLAND – 1
GANNAWARRA – 1
GOLDEN PLAINS – 1
MOORABOOL – 1
MOYNE – 1
MURRINDINDI – 1
WEST WIMMERA – 1
WODONGA – 1
YARRIAMBIACK – 1
INTERSTATE – 30
OVERSEAS – 7