The chief health officer's latest update on the total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria reveals six new cases yesterday, taking the state's tally to 1343.
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Of those cases, 1062 have been recorded in metropolitan Melbourne and 243 in regional Victoria, with the remaining cases under investigation.
Greater Bendigo has recorded nine cases of coronavirus.
A Bendigo Health spokesperson says its screening clinic has tested more than 1600 people for coronavirus.
"Since the testing criteria was expanded by the state government last week, the clinic has tested 535 people at an average of 53 tests per day," the spokesperson said.
27 people across the state are being treated for coronavirus in hospital, including one patient at Bendigo Health.
Chief health officer Brett Sutton says a dip in Victoria's daily case rate is encouraging.
"It proves that our physical distancing measures are working but this is not a time to relax our strong approach - this disease can get away from you very quickly as we have seen in cities overseas," Mr Sutton said.
On Tuesday, a dedicated respiratory clinic opened in Spring Gully to screen for coronavirus
Located at 126 Spring Gully Road, the clinic is one of up to 100 GP-led respiratory clinics.
It is being operated by St Anthony's Family Medical Practice.
Testing for coronavirus is now based only on clinical symptoms, irrespective of age or occupation.
These symptoms include any new fever, chills or breathing problems, specifically cough, sore throat or shortness of breath.
Bendigo Health continues to operate its coronavirus screening clinic at its old emergency department building in Stewart Street.
An appointment is required to attend the respiratory clinic in Spring Gully.
The Bendigo Respiratory Clinic is located at 126 Spring Gully Road, Spring Gully.
The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 10am until 5pm by appointment only.
To register, visit bendigorespclinic.com.au or phone 1800 573 196
