Coronavirus live updates: Postcodes where virus is surging despite lockdown

Last month, it had just five active cases of COVID-19. But now Wyndham, a council area in Melbourne's west, has the highest number of infections in the state.

Last month, it had just five active cases of COVID-19. But now Wyndham, a council area in Melbourne's west, has the highest number of coronavirus infections in Victoria.

 

 

While previous hotspot Hume's number of active infections has dropped by nine to 235, Wyndham now has 249 active COVID-19 cases – a number that increased by 18 overnight.

The number of active virus cases in several eastern suburbs are also similar to the ones reported in Melbourne's hotspot areas just over a fortnight ago – sparking fears they could be next to see a surge in infections.

"These restrictions have become necessary because of the sharp increase in cases," Victoria's chief health officer Brett Sutton said.

The numbers follow news that five healthcare workers at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne have reportedly tested positive to COVID-19.    

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Australia has recorded a total 10,305 cases of COVID-19, with 4448 in Victoria, 3328 in New South Wales, 1071 in Queensland, 443 in South Australia, 644 in Western Australia, 228 in Tasmania, 113 in the Australian Capital Territory and 30 in the Northern Territory.

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