Covid Victoria: Zero new local virus cases for eighth consecutive day
An international air crew member has tested positive for coronavirus in Victorian hotel quarantine, while no new local cases have been recorded.
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Victoria has recorded no new local coronavirus cases for the eighth consecutive day, while one case was reported in hotel quarantine.
The singular case is in an international flight crew member, who is currently in hotel quarantine.
14,814 tests were processed overnight.
There is a total of six active cases in Victoria.
Victoria’s vaccination program continues to be rolled out, with deputy chief health officer Allen Cheng receiving his jab on Friday.
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