Corona count rises by one in Wyndham

By Alesha Capone

Fifty-two coronavirus cases have been diagnosed in Wyndham residents, as of today.

Figures released by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) revealed one new active case of the virus has been recorded in the municipality, since Saturday.

On Friday, there were only 51 cases of the virus recorded in Wyndham residents, and no active cases.

Elsewhere in the west, Brimbank has 72 coronavirus cases (including nine active cases); Melton 42 (one active case); Hobsons Bay 20 cases (one active case); and Maribyrnong 16 cases (none active).

The total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria stands at more than 1650, including 168 confirmed that have been acquired through unknown transmission.

Keilor Downs Secondary College, in Brimbank, was forced to close for cleaning after a student tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

Thirteen cases of the virus have been linked to the Keilor Downs outbreak.

Students from Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans South, St Albans Secondary College and Taylors Lakes Secondary College are also in isolation.

Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton said two students from the high schools had attended a VET class with a Keilor Downs student, and further contact tracing was being carried out.