By Alesha Capone
A new case of the corona virus has been diagnosed in a Wyndham resident, bringing the total number of cases recorded in the area’s residents to 55.
There are now three active cases of the virus among Wyndham residents, compared to two yesterday.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) yesterday revealed that two workers from a Laverton North waste management and recycling facility have tested positive to COVID-19.
The Global Resource Recovery (GRR) employees tested positive on May 29. Both of the cases have been linked to the Keilor Downs family virus cluster.
GRR issued a statement which said the workers were infected as “the result of social contact outside the workplace”.
The total number of Victorians diagnosed with COVID-19 stands 1681 – an increase of three since yesterday.
There have been 178 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Victoria that have been acquired through unknown transmission.
Currently, seven people are in hospital, including one patient in intensive care. 1586 people have recovered.
“Thanks to Victorians playing their part, staying at home and getting tested – we have made some great progress in slowing the spread of coronavirus,” Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said.
“Our message this long weekend is stay safe. That means continuing to maintain physical distance from others, practice good hygiene – wash your hands regularly and cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, avoid crowds, be cautious and stay home and get tested if you’re unwell. If you don’t have to do it – don’t.
“If you do feel unwell with any symptoms of coronavirus you should get tested. This includes fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of sense of smell.
“I know there are a lot of people wanting to attend the Melbourne Black Lives Matter protest in person this weekend and show their support.
“Unfortunately, now is not the time for thousands of people to come together, putting your and others’ health at risk.
“We are still in the middle of a pandemic and this protest caries real risks for all Victorians, particularly those in vulnerable groups.
“The restrictions are there to save lives – I urge everyone to consider other ways to show support.”
