Data from the Department of Health released on Wednesday showed 12 new cases in the 3550 postcode, while there were seven new cases in the 3551 postcode and six new cases in the 3555 postcode.

There were also three new COVID-19 cases recorded in the 3556 postcode and a single case in the 3515 postcode.

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The new coronavirus cases bring the total number of active cases in Greater Bendigo to 241.

The health department data also showed seven new COVID-19 cases in the Macedon Ranges Shire, two new infections in the Mount Alexander Shire, and one new case in the Central Goldfields Shire.

There were zero new coronavirus cases recorded in the Campaspe, Loddon, and Gannawarra shires.

COVID commander Jeroen Weimar confirmed rising regional COVID-19 cases were expected as the state's restrictions ease.

There were a further 226 coronavirus cases recorded in the regions on Wednesday.

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