Victoria has recorded 113 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 19,336.
The overall total has increased by 112 due to one case being reclassified.
Within Victoria, 43 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 70 are under investigation.
There have been 15 new deaths from COVID-19 reported since yesterday. Four men in their 80's, three women in their 80's, two men in their 90's and six women in their 90's. Nine of the 15 deaths occurred prior to yesterday.
14 of today’s 15 deaths are linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities. To date, 591 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria.
In Victoria at the current time:
- 4361 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of 10 since yesterday
- 2295 cases are currently active in Victoria
- 361 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including 20 in intensive care
- 16,370 people have recovered from the virus
- A total of 2,331,261 test results have been received by the department since 1 January. This represents an increase of 82,309 since yesterday and includes a data correction of 47,962 tests conducted before 1 August; 17,249 delayed tests from one laboratory; and 17,098 received in the past 24 hours. The data corrections had no impact on the timely notification of individuals at the time.
Of the 2295 current active cases in Victoria:
- 2125 are in metropolitan Melbourne under stage 4 restrictions
- 126 are in regional local government areas under stage 3 restrictions
- 38 are either unknown or subject to further investigation
- 6 are interstate residents
- Greater Geelong has 38 active cases, Greater Bendigo has nine active cases and Ballarat has four active cases.
Of the total cases:
- 17,981 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1166 are from regional Victoria
- Total cases include 9228 men and 10,044 women
- Total number of healthcare workers: 3241, active cases: 337
- There are 1121 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case numbers are as follows:
- 214 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in Epping
- 213 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community in Werribee
- 205 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
- 123 cases have been linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care Facility in Sunshine North
- 118 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidelberg
- 117 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care Facility in Sunbury
- 115 cases have been linked to Outlook Gardens Aged Care Facility in Dandenong North
In Victoria there are currently 34 active cases in residential disability accommodation
- Total resident cases: 12; Total Staff cases: 22
- Active cases in NDIS homes: 32 (12 residents)
- Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 2 (0 residents)
- Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Key outbreaks with new cases include:
- 48 cases have been linked to Vawdrey Australia Truck Manufacturer
- 19 cases have been linked to St Vincent’s Private Hospital
The department is also investigating cases linked to the Mitchell House aged care facility in Morwell, Albert Road Clinic in Melbourne, Melbourne Seafood Centre in West Melbourne, Wagstaff abattoirs in Cranbourne, NewCold cold storage facility in Truganina and the Fresh Cheese Company in Broadmeadows.
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.
Media enquiries:
Department of Health & Human Services Media Unit (03) 9096 8860 or press@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Cases by Local Government Area
Please find the latest COVID-19 notifications by local government areas below
Note:
- 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.
- The last column shows the number of current active cases in an LGA. 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.
LGA | Confirmed cases (ever) | Active cases (current) |
---|---|---|
WYNDHAM | 2135 | 270 |
BRIMBANK | 1926 | 222 |
HUME | 1597 | 164 |
WHITTLESEA | 1183 | 109 |
MELTON | 1095 | 132 |
MORELAND | 1007 | 153 |
CASEY | 956 | 121 |
MELBOURNE | 870 | 78 |
MOONEE VALLEY | 765 | 61 |
DAREBIN | 635 | 125 |
MARIBYRNONG | 575 | 61 |
GREATER DANDENONG | 480 | 85 |
YARRA | 453 | 41 |
BANYULE | 440 | 18 |
HOBSONS BAY | 436 | 76 |
GREATER GEELONG | 360 | 38 |
MONASH | 299 | 46 |
KINGSTON | 290 | 53 |
PORT PHILLIP | 268 | 35 |
BOROONDARA | 259 | 19 |
YARRA RANGES | 253 | 18 |
STONNINGTON | 248 | 10 |
BAYSIDE | 241 | 66 |
FRANKSTON | 225 | 26 |
GLEN EIRA | 202 | 14 |
WHITEHORSE | 199 | 17 |
CARDINIA | 193 | 26 |
MORNINGTON PENINSULA | 186 | 35 |
MANNINGHAM | 169 | 12 |
KNOX | 159 | 15 |
NILLUMBIK | 133 | 5 |
COLAC OTWAY | 109 | 17 |
GREATER BENDIGO | 105 | 9 |
MAROONDAH | 104 | 12 |
INTERSTATE | 103 | 6 |
MITCHELL | 85 | 12 |
BALLARAT | 61 | 4 |
MACEDON RANGES | 58 | 3 |
LATROBE | 54 | 12 |
GREATER SHEPPARTON | 50 | 5 |
MOORABOOL | 40 | 10 |
GLENELG | 20 | 0 |
GOLDEN PLAINS | 18 | 0 |
SURF COAST | 18 | 2 |
WELLINGTON | 16 | 1 |
BAW BAW | 15 | 1 |
WARRNAMBOOL | 13 | 2 |
HORSHAM | 12 | 2 |
MOIRA | 12 | 1 |
BASS COAST | 11 | 0 |
SOUTH GIPPSLAND | 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 |
INTERSTATE | 1 | 0 |
UNKNOWN | 80 | 38 |
TOTAL | 19336 | 2295 |
Reviewed 02 September 2020