BENDIGO now has 10 confirmed coronavirus cases, with more added to the tally across the state this afternoon.
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The state's tally has risen by 96 cases since yesterday to 917 and includes four in preschool-aged children.
One child is one-years-old and three are even younger.
That brings the total number of pre-school-aged children who have contracted COVID-19 to five.
There are 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. More than 45,000 tests have been conducted to date.
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Currently 29 people are in hospital - including four patients in intensive care - and 291 people have recovered.
Of the total 917 cases, there have been 728 in Melbourne and 173 in regional Victoria. A number of cases remain under investigation.
The Department of Health and Human Services follows up and monitors all close contacts of confirmed cases and provides them with information and support. All close contacts must self-isolate for 14 days.
Under restrictions agreed by National Cabinet, gatherings of more than two people are now banned, except for members of your immediate household and for work or education purposes.
There are only four reasons for Victorians to leave their home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, and work or education.
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