Live Breaking News: Fears virus is seeding outside of Melbourne

Victorians have been assured they aren't in lockdown for "trivial reasons", with concerns the virus could be seeding into regional areas.

Covid commander Jeroen Weimar has assured Victorians that they haven't been sent into lockdown for "trivial reasons" and that authorities are concerned the virus could be spreading undetected.

 

"We didn't do it because we were worried about a small number of cases in the western suburbs. We're worried about a Delta penetration again here in Victoria," Mr Weimar said.

"We're worried it might be seeding out quite widely. We're worried it might be going to places we haven't yet seen."

It comes as the state recorded four new locally acquired Covid-19 cases on Friday, plus two infections that were announced yesterday.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced a snap seven-day lockdown yesterday, with the stay-at-home order coming into effect at 8pm last night.

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