Macedon Ranges coronavirus cases remain steady
Coronavirus cases in Macedon Ranges have remained steady, compared with the rest of Victoria. It comes as neighbouring hospitals set up testing.
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Confirmed coronavirus cases in the Macedon Ranges have remained steady at five, according to State Government data.
The latest Victorian Department of Health and Human Services data reveals the shire’s confirmed cases had levelled off after a small rise in previous days.
This is compared to Stonnington which is the leading municipality, with 88 recorded cases.
Sunshine Hospital and Northern Hospital are the closest assessment centres for those in Macedon and Sunbury.
Sunshine Hospital has a coronavirus testing clinic, open from 10am to 10pm.
Northern Health established a Fever Clinic to screen for potential coronavirus cases at Northern Hospital Epping.
This clinic is open seven days a week from 9am to 8pm.
Other established assessment centres include The Alfred, Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Melbourne and St Vincents.
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There are now 1291 confirmed cases in Victoria, 10 more than yesterday with the death toll now at 14.
Of the total 1291 cases, there have been 1029 in metropolitan Melbourne and 236 in regional Victoria. Several cases remain under investigation.
Macedon Ranges Mayor Janet Pearce urged the community to keep informed.
“Please look out for each other and support each other during this time by practising good hygiene and monitoring your health,” she said.
For daily updates on Victorian coronavirus figures visit our article.
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