Greater Bendigo recorded just 13 new COVID-19 cases in the week to Friday, showing a massive fall from the 76 cases recorded the previous week.
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According to data released by the Department of Health, the municipality recorded one cases in the 24 hours leading up to June 16.
There are, again, 13 active cases in the local government area, down dozens of cases from last week.
The Macedon Ranges recorded four cases during the week, while Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields, Gannawarra, Buloke and Loddon all had zero cases in the last seven days and Campaspe had three.
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The data showed there were 823 COVID-19 cases reported in Victoria, a pitfall of 68 percent recorded in the previous week.
The average daily number of new cases this week was 876 down from 1238 last week.
There are 146 COVID-19 patients in Victorian hospitals, including eight in intensive care, with four cleared cases.
There are four COVID-19 patients on a ventilator.
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There was a total of 51 COVID-19 related deaths reported to the department in the past week.
An average of seven deaths were reported each day in the past week.
Victoria's Chief Health Officer said the data indicated hospital admissions continued to decrease this week, with the number of wastewater detections also lower than in previous weeks.
Eligible Victorians who have not had a COVID-19 vaccination or confirmed infection in the past six months can now receive their 2023 booster.
This is irrespective of how many prior doses a person has received. Vaccination continues to provide the best protection against becoming severely unwell or dying from COVID, the health department said.
These six steps can help you stay ahead of COVID:
- Wear a mask: a high-quality and well-fitted mask can protect you and others from the virus.
- Get your 2023 booster: new bivalent vaccines targeting Omicron variants are available at your GP or local pharmacy. To find out if you're eligible for your next booster, visit the coronavirus website
- Let fresh air in: open windows and doors when you can - it reduces the spread of the virus.
- Get tested: if you have symptoms, take a rapid antigen test.
- Stay at home: if you have COVID, you should stay at home for at least five days and until you have no symptoms.
- Talk to your doctor: if you are at risk of falling very sick, you may be eligible for COVID and influenza medicines - and early testing and diagnosis are important. With expanded criteria, more people are now eligible for COVID medicines
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
