Fourteen new cases of corona

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By Alesha Capone

Twenty-six coronavirus cases have been recorded in Wyndham, an increase of 12 cases since a week ago.

Last Thursday, only 14 Covid-19 cases had been recorded in Wyndham, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

As of today, Greater Geelong had 50 cases, Brimbank 27 cases, Melton 18 cases, Hobsons Bay 12 cases and Maribyrnong nine cases.

Stonnington, in the inner south-east of Melbourne, had 82 cases, the highest out of all Victorian municipalities.

Figures from the DHHS show there are now more than 1030 coronavirus cases across the state. Five people have died and 422 people have recovered.

More than 620 of patients diagnosed with the virus have travelled overseas, 313 people came in contact with someone who already had the illness and 57 cases were acquired in Australia, from an unknown source.

The DHHS follows up and monitors all people who have had close contact with patients who have been diagnosed with Covid-19. Anyone who has been in close contact with a coronavirus patient must self-isolate for 14 days.

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said everyone needed to practice social distancing.

The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has a hotline for public information on Covid-19 which is 1800 675 398.

Further information is also available at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus