Gregor Mactaggart
COVID-19 commander Jeroen Weimar said Latrobe City has recorded two new cases in the 24 hours up to midnight.
One is in the 3844 postcode (Traralgon and district) and the other in the 3840 postcode (Morwell and District).
The Latrobe City outbreak is now at 24 active cases, 20 of the cases are linked to known outbreaks.
“Both are known primary close contacts,” Mr Weimar said.
“It is an encouraging first day after the snap seven-day lockdown.
“I’d like to thank the people of Moe, Morwell and Traralgon for getting tested. We completed 660 tests in the region yesterday.”
There are no new exposure sites associated with these cases.
CURRENT LIST OF EXPOSURE SITES IN LATROBE CITY
TIER 1
Repco, Morwell
Thursday, September 23, 8am-12.30pm
Repco, Traralgon
Monday, September 20, 7am-5.30pm
Tuesday, September 21, 7am-5.30pm
Wednesday, September 22, 7am-5.30pm
Thursday, September 23, 12pm-5.30pm
Friday, September 24, 8am-5.30pm
National Australia Bank, Morwell
Tuesday, September 28, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday, September 29, 9.00am – 11.00am
Cafe Qu Bah, Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Morwell
Sunday, September 26, 5.55pm – 7.15pm
Village Cinemas, Morwell
Sunday, September 26, 7.00pm – 10.30pm
Betta Electrical, Moe
Monday, September 27, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Ramahyuck Medical Clinic, Morwell
Wednesday, September 22, 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Thursday, September 23, 9.30am – 11.00am
TIER 2
Food Co Cafe, Traralgon
Monday, September 27, 1.15pm – 1.35pm
SpecSavers, Traralgon
Monday, September 27, 9.15am – 10.30am
TM&H Mitre 10, Moe
Sunday, September 26, 2.55pm – 3.10pm
Bunnings Warehouse, Traralgon
Friday, September 24, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Woolworths, Traralgon
Sunday, September 26, 5pm- 5.30pm
Saturday, September 25, 12.15pm – 12.45pm
Montague Pharmacy, Rintoull St, Morwell
Wednesday, September 22, 2.30pm-3pm
Kmart, Traralgon Centre Plaza
Sunday, September 26, 5.30pm – 6.20pm
Tuesday, September 21, 10am-10.35am
Thursday, September 16, 2.05pm-2.20pm
Wednesday, September 15, 2.40pm-3.15pm
Coles, Traralgon Centre Plaza
Tuesday, September 21, 10.20am-10.45am
Thursday, September 16, 2.20pm-2.45pm
Wednesday, September 15, 2.50pm-3.20pm
Bunnings Warehouse, Morwell
Tuesday, September 21, 5.10pm-5.35pm
Tyre Service, Traralgon Centre Plaza
Tuesday, September 21, 9.30am-9.55am and 11.15am-11.45am
Coles, Moe
Wednesday, September 22, 6.30pm-7.05pm
Dear Delilah Florist, Morwell
Wednesday, September 22, 2pm-2.30pm and 4pm-4.30pm
Shell Service Station, Traralgon
Tuesday, September 21, 11.30am-12pm
Coles, Morwell
Wednesday, September 22, 9.30am-10am
Woolworths, Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Morwell
Wednesday, September 22, 10.10am-10.40am
Bunnings Warehouse, Traralgon
Wednesday, September 15, 5.25pm-6.50pm
Cotton On, Traralgon Centre Plaza
Tuesday, September 21, 9.45am-11.30am
QBD Books, Traralgon Centre Plaza
Tuesday, September 21, 11am-11.30am
Officeworks, Traralgon
Wednesday, September 15, 7am-8.30am
Cooinda Hill Opportunity Shop, Traralgon
Thursday, September 16, 1.30pm-2pm
Today is the second day of the seven-day snap lockdown introduced by the acting chief health officer at 11.59pm on Tuesday.
It comes as the state recorded 1438 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until midnight, 46 of which are in regional Victoria.
Of the regional Victoria cases – 12 are in Mitchell Shire, six in Moorabool, five in Shepparton and four in Warrnambool.
Victoria has 11,018 active cases.
There were also five COVID-related deaths in the past 24 hours.
A total of 34,323 vaccines were administered yesterday and just under 65,000 tests were completed.
Mr Weimar said the sharp rise in numbers was as a result of “significant gatherings” on Friday and Saturday.
“Contract tracers tell us there has been significant numbers of social gatherings such as grand final parties, barbecues and backyard visits,” he said.
“Today is a significant setback in how we manage this outbreak.”
Premier Daniel Andrews said many of the cases were “completely avoidable”.
“It is very clear these numbers go up faster because people don’t abide by the rules,” he said.
“This is frustrating, we can see to the other side now.
“I say to all Victorians, do nothing to add to the spread of the virus. I know it’s difficult. We are all craving and longing for that personal connection.
“Let all of us make the best decisions, not infect people we love.”
Mr Andrews said the state had ticked over 80 per cent first dose vaccinations.
“We are at 80.3 per cent first dose and 49.5 per cent second dose,” he said.
“There is a world of difference between 49.5 per cent and 70 per cent double dose.”
Mr Andrews also said that due to confirmed supply that the interval for Pfizer will be reduced from six weeks to three weeks from October 4.
“Over the next few weeks hopefully we will be able to bring forward the 70 per cent double dose target from October 26,” he said.
“There is a degree of confidence we will hit that target and that’s when lockdown ends.
“The sooner we can reach the target, lockdown ends and we will move into a different phase.”
