By ALYSSA FRITZLAFF
LATROBE City has recorded 24 new cases of COVID-19.
There was 1749 new cases recorded in Victoria, all were locally acquired.
This brings the state to 22,476 active cases.
Eleven Victorians have died from COVID-19.
Currently, 784 people are in hospital, 149 are in intensive care and 100 are on a ventilator.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said 96 per cent of people in intensive care were not fully vaccinated.
Regional Victoria recorded 145 new cases of COVID-19, and Baw Baw Shire recorded 18 new cases.
During the press conference the Premier warned Victorians who have not been vaccinated.
“If you don’t want to end up in hospital, then access one of those three vaccines. They will keep you safe, they will keep you well, they will keep you out of hospital,” he said.
A total of 36,651 vaccines were administered across the state yesterday.
Over 89 per cent of Victorians over 16 years have received their first dose, and 67.2 per cent have been double dosed.
The Premier said the state is “well placed to meet our target”, of opening up on Thursday October 21 at 11.59pm.
He also encouraged people to move their second doses forward if possible.
A $21 million package was announced at today’s press conference, aiming to support Victorians who may face additional barriers to get vaccinated.
The package will target a number of groups, including at risk youth, culturally diverse people, seniors and victims of family violence.
Tier 1 exposure sites in Latrobe City
Morwell Central Primary School, Morwell Wednesday 6 October 9.00am-3.45pm and Thursday 7 October 9.00am-3.45pm
Testing sites in Latrobe City
- Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium drive through, Ashby St, Traralgon Weekdays 9.30am-4.00pm. No appointments required.
- Clinical Labs Traralgon, Monday-Friday 7.30am-3.30pm. Phone 5174 0285.
- Dorevitch Pathology at Latrobe Regional Hospital. Appointment required. Phone 5165 0800.
- Latrobe Valley Respiratory Clinic, Morwell. Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am-2.00pm Appointments required. Phone 5191 9321 or go to https://bit.ly/3Fbd8eH
- LCHS – Senior Citizens Centre, Moe, Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am-11.00am. Walk-up, no appointments necessary. You can pre-fill your details using the testing registration form
- Melbourne Pathology in Moe (asymptomatic testing only) Weekdays 8.00am-5.00pm and Saturday 8.30am-11.30am. Appointments required. Call 5127 2004
