Live Breaking News: Experts predict another Melbourne lockdown extension as cases spread

In an alarming development, there are growing signs Covid is spreading beyond the capital and into regional Victoria.   

Traces of Covid have been found in wastewater in "unexpected" areas in metro Melbourne and regional Victoria alike, sparking fears the outbreak is spreading.

The sites of concern include Lakes Entrance and Camberwell, and catchments in the western suburbs including Tarneit, Williams Landing and Truganina.

"As we always say, any symptoms please get tested but in particular in these catchments bear in mind there could well be a case in those catchments," the CHO said this morning.

"It could be you.

"You need to get tested if you have any symptoms at all."

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