Melbourne’s deadliest virus hot spots revealed as city awaits eased restrictions
Victoria has recorded its eighth straight day of zero new coronavirus cases and no deaths, with the 14-day rolling average also dropping to a milestone low. It comes as new data revealed which areas were hit hardest by the virus.
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Victoria has recorded its eighth straight day of zero new coronavirus cases and no deaths as the state prepares for a further easing of restrictions on Sunday.
The 14-day rolling average for metropolitan Melbourne remains well below the safe threshold of five, falling from 1.4 to 0.9 overnight.
The number of cases from an unknown source remained steady at two and active cases decreased to eight.
About 16,914 tests have been received overnight and two Victorians remain in hospital.
Victorian Health Minsiter Martin Foley confirmed on Saturday that an aged care resident tested positive to coronavirus late last night.
However, Victorian Chief Health Officer ruled the case wouldn’t be include in Saturday’s numbers as it is believed to be a case of late shedding.
The will be quarantined as if they were a positive case to be safe.
It comes as new government data revealed Brimbank, Moreland and Wyndham suffered the highest virus death toll during the pandemic.
In Melbourne’s northwest, Brimbank led the tally with 2026 cases and 101 deaths.
Wyndham had 2265 cases and 73 deaths.
Meanwhile, 92 Moreland residents died despite recording only 1049 cases.
Next was Whittlesea (65), Darebin (49), Moonee Valley (50) and Hume (45). Bayside had one of the highest death tolls when population was factored in, with 46 lives lost from only 246 cases.
Kingston recorded 35 deaths from 299 cases, Nillumbik had 10 deaths and Maribyrnong had 30.
The upsetting figures also revealed more women succumbed to the virus, with 429 dead compared to 388 men.
The youngest victim was in their 20s, but most were aged over 80.
HOW EMERGENCY BILL DEPARTMENT NABBED MAJOR AWARD
A state government department that developed a controversial coronavirus emergency bill has won a major award.
The Planning Institute of Australia state division gave its Hard-Won Victory award to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for its “Open for Business — planning response to COVID-19” initiative.
The award recognised in part the development of the coronavirus Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020, which initially included controversial powers to detain Victorians over public health orders.
The Andrews government backed down on the powers after a public outcry.
Also among the winners announced on Friday night was a City of Melbourne plan to deter cars from the city.
The council’s Transport Strategy 2030 won the award for best planning idea for a large project.
The strategy includes lowering speed limits, removing on-street parking, reallocating road space for bike lanes and walking paths, and introducing market-based parking prices.
Stonnington Council won the best planning idea for a small project for its Mount Street Area Masterplan.
The public engagement and community planning award went to the City of Greater Dandenong and Ethos Urban and Land Design Partnership for their All Abilities Playground.
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