It has been nine days since Victoria has recorded any new COVID-19 case.
The latest data from the Department of Health shows no new coronavirus cases in the state in the past 24 hours.
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In the past 20 days, the only COVID-19 cases recorded have been in hotel quarantine. The two cases were reported on March 7 and 8 respectively.
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Two active cases - both linked to hotel quarantine - remain in Victoria.
Since yesterday, there have been 21,290 test results received in Victoria.
On Wednesday, Bendigo Health chair Bob Cameron COVID-19 vaccination rates in the region were slow because of the amount of vaccines available across the country.
About 650 frontline healthcare workers or state aged care staff and about 350 aged care residents have been vaccinated at the Bendigo Health hub since it began operation on March 1.
Nationally, Australia's medical experts have moved to reassure the public that the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe following four Queenslanders having allergic reactions to it.
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Chris Pedler
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
