By Alesha Capone
Four cases of coronavirus have been linked to a new Hoppers Crossing community outbreak.
In a statement on Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) said the cases were spread across two households.
“This outbreak includes what was originally referred to as a complex case linked to Woolworths QV,” the statement said.
One of the four virus cases is a close family contact of the Woolworths QV case.
On Monday, Wyndham recorded 18 active cases of COVID-19, compared to 24 cases a week prior.
Other areas of the state with high COVID counts on Monday included Hume (17 active cases), Monash (10 active cases), Brimbank (nine active cases) and Melton (nine active cases).
Overall, Victoria recorded four new cases of coronavirus on Monday, and one new death, a man aged in his nineties.
The average number of virus cases diagnosed in the fortnight to Sunday, October 18 stands at 7.3 for metropolitan Melbourne and 0.5 for regional Victoria.
The total number of cases from an unknown source between October 3 and October 16 is 15 for metropolitan Melbourne and zero for regional Victoria.
The 15 mystery cases come from 13 postcodes including 3015 (Spotswood, South Kingsville and Newport), 3024 (Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes, Mambourin and Mount Cottrell), 3025 (Altona East, Altona Gate and Altona North) and 3037 (Calder Park, Delahey, Hillside, Sydenham and Taylors Hill).
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) welcomed the state government’s announcement on the weekend, that retail and hospitality operators across the state will likely be able to open up on November 2.
If this occurs, hospitality outlets in Melbourne’s metropolitan area will be limited to a maximum of 20 people inside and 50 people outside.
VCCI’s chief executive, Paul Guerra, said: “The Victorian Chamber asks every Victorian to do the right thing so the premier can announce full re-opening of business.”
