Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has explained the state’s 2nd wave of coronavirus as “extremely stubborn” as he revealed 313 health employees and one ADF member are considered active cases.
While providing his newest upgrade on the situation, Mr Andrews stated the state’s aged care centers stay “really challenging” environments due to the fact that of a high variety of casual personnel and residents being older and susceptible.
On the other hand, the state’s Chief Medical Officer Brett Sutton said increasing restrictions may not result in fewer cases.
Here are a few of the other bottom lines from the update on Saturday afternoon.
What are the most recent figures?
Victoria has actually taped 357 new infections over night including five more deaths.
The Premier said there were 3,995 active cases including 313 health workers, one member of the Australian Defence Force and 536 in aged care facilities.
The breakdown of clusters:
- 183 cases connected to Al-Taqwa College, Truganina
- 74 cases connected to St Basil’s Homes for the Aged, Fawkner
- 71 cases linked to Estia Health, Ardeer
- 60 cases linked to Menarock Life Aged Care, Essendon
- 49 cases linked to Glendale Aged Care, Werribee.
- 23 cases lin