Coronavirus in Victoria: confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19

The rate of confirmed cases of the illness COVID-19 has continued to accelerate from late June after a slowing of case growth through April and May lockdown.

These figures are official figures from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services only, and reflect only the number of confirmed cases.

Updated positive coronavirus tests for Victoria, September 6

Victoria has recorded 63 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 19,538.

The overall total has increased by 59 due to four cases being reclassified.

Within Victoria, 14 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 49 are under investigation.

TOTAL CASES: 19,538

ACTIVE: 1,872

DEATHS: 666

There have been five new deaths from COVID-19 reported since yesterday. One woman in her 80's, three women in their 90's and one woman in her 100's. Three of the deaths occurred yesterday, while two occurred prior to yesterday.

All of today's deaths are linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

The state and federal governments and the aged care sector have worked together to reconcile the data relating to deaths. Aged care providers are also now reporting deaths to the state's Public Health Unit in addition to the Commonwealth and normal reporting mechanisms.

As of Sunday, the following numbers are current for Victoria now.

Greater Geelong has 19 active cases, Greater Bendigo has four active cases and Ballarat has 2 active cases.

As public health work is undertaken throughout the day, outbreak totals are likely to change as the public health team identify links between cases and identified outbreaks. Organisation based outbreak totals include contacts as well as employees/residents/staff/students of that location/business.

In Victoria at the current time:

• 4365 cases may indicate community transmission - a decrease of five since yesterday
• 1872 cases are currently active in Victoria
• 283 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including 19 in intensive care
• 16,921 people have recovered from the virus
• A total of 2,390,450 test results have been received which is an increase of 18,338 since yesterday.

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Of the total cases:

• 18,172 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1178 are from regional Victoria

• Total cases include 9321 men and 10,187 women
• Total number of healthcare workers: 3294, active cases: 261
• There are 916 active cases relating to aged care facilities
  

Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case numbers are as follows:

• 228 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community in Werribee
• 215 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in Epping
• 206 cases have been linked to St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Fawkner
• 162 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Ardeer
• 139 cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth
• 127 cases have been linked to Twin Parks Aged Care in Reservoir
• 124 cases have been linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care Facility in Sunshine North
• 118 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care Facility in Sunbury
• 117 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidelberg
• 116 cases have been linked to BlueCross Ruckers Hill Aged Care Facility in Northcote
• 116 cases have been linked to Outlook Gardens Aged Care Facility in Dandenong North

In Victoria there are currently 23 active cases in residential disability accommodation

• Total resident cases: 10; Total Staff cases: 13
• Active cases in NDIS homes: 23 (10 residents)
• Active cases in 'transfer' homes (State regulated/funded): 0
• Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0

Outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:

• 20 active cases are currently linked to Frankston Hospital
• 16 active cases are currently linked to Vawdrey Australia Truck Manufacturer
• 15 active cases are currently linked to Bulla Dairy Foods in Colac
• 12 active cases are currently linked to JBS Brookyln
• 11 active cases are currently linked to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Royal Park campus

How Australia's states and territories compare

See how the number of confirmed cases has evolved from state to state.

After the first reported cases in late January, the graph clearly shows how the virus - known for its highly contagious nature - has gathered momentum in most areas in Australia.

Please note that this graph may lag around 24 hours as we wait to collate accurate data from each the department of health in each state and territory.

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VICTORIAN CASES (as of September 5)

• Residential location is the residential address provided when the case is notified.
• This is not where they were infected and may not be where the case currently resides.
• Numbers are correct as of 11.59pm last night but are subject to change as cases are followed up and data is analysed. This can include changes to residential addresses following case interviews.
• Active cases are defined as someone who has tested positive, is currently in isolation and being monitored by the Department and who has not yet recovered.

Confirmed cases by LGA 06/09/2020

LGA

WYNDHAM 2152 (215 active)

BRIMBANK 1949 (199)

HUME 1610 (128)

WHITTLESEA 1193 (79)

MELTON 1106 (113)

MORELAND 1015 (120)

CASEY 976 (95)

MELBOURNE 883 (80)

MOONEE VALLEY 772 (52)

DAREBIN 641 (102)

MARIBYRNONG 576 (55)

GREATER DANDENONG 487 (53)

YARRA 457 (26)

HOBSONS BAY 445 (68)

BANYULE 435 (11)

GREATER GEELONG 361 (19)

MONASH 305 (38)

KINGSTON 297 (48)

PORT PHILLIP 279 (35)

BOROONDARA 258 (9)

YARRA RANGES 252 (14)

STONNINGTON 251 (10)

BAYSIDE 245 (60)

FRANKSTON 229 (21)

GLEN EIRA 209 (14)

CARDINIA 201 (27)

WHITEHORSE 201 (11)

MORNINGTON PENINSULA 184 (18)

MANNINGHAM 168 (8)

KNOX 159 (10)

NILLUMBIK 133 (4)

COLAC OTWAY 121 (24)

GREATER BENDIGO 104 (4)

MAROONDAH 104 (11)

INTERSTATE 103 (2)

MITCHELL 85 (8)

UNKNOWN 80 (38)

BALLARAT 60 (2)

MACEDON RANGES 58 (3)

LATROBE 54 (12)

GREATER SHEPPARTON 49 (3)

MOORABOOL 40 (8)

GLENELG 20 (0)

GOLDEN PLAINS 18 (0)

SURF COAST 18 (1)

WELLINGTON 16 (0)

BAW BAW 15 (1)

HORSHAM 13 (3)

WARRNAMBOOL 13 (2)

MOIRA 12 (0)

SOUTH GIPPSLAND 12 (1)

BASS COAST 11 (0)

MANSFIELD 10 (1)

CAMPASPE 9 (2)

MOUNT ALEXANDER 9 (0)

MURRINDINDI 9 (0)

ARARAT 7 (0)

MILDURA 6 (0)

EAST GIPPSLAND 5 (2)

OVERSEAS 5 (0)

SWAN HILL 5 (0)

LODDON 4 (0)

BENALLA 3 (0)

CORANGAMITE 3 (1)

NORTHERN GRAMPIANS 3 (0)

PYRENEES 3 (1)

SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS 3 (0)

CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS 2 (0)

GANNAWARRA 2 (0)

HEPBURN 2 (0)

QUEENSCLIFFE 2 (0)

STRATHBOGIE 2 (0)

WANGARATTA 2 (0)

WODONGA 2 (0)

ALPINE 1 (0)

INDIGO 1 (0)

MOYNE 1 (0)

WEST WIMMERA 1 (0)

YARRIAMBIACK 1 (0)

TOTAL: 19538 Active: 1872

WHERE TO TAKE A COVID-19 TEST IN BALLARAT

Everyone who feels even the slightest cold or flu-like symptom must assume they have the virus until a test result proves otherwise. Anybody with symptoms or awaiting a result should self-isolate at home.

• If you have cold or flu-like symptoms, make an appointment either online or by phone (4311 1571) to take a test at Lucas Community Hub. Tests are by appointment only.
• There is now a testing site at the Ballarat Senior Citizens Centre in the CBD. People are encouraged to book a test by calling 1800 054 172.
• A testing site has also opened at the BHS public dental site in Sebastopol, phone 5320 8889
• A drive-through swabbing clinic, for symptomatic and asymptomatic people, has opened at the old Atlantic Hotel on Skipton Street in Redan - people will require a referral from their GP or specialist, but will not require an appointment.

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• Ballarat Community Health: 5338 4500
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