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Victorian Department of Health 7:00 PM 28 Sep 21 Victoria’s Acting Chief Health Officer has declared that the City of Latrobe will enter a seven-day lockdown commencing at 11:59pm tonight, 28 September. Caseloads in the City of Latrobe have rapidly increased in recent days, with 18 active cases in this Local Government Area as of…
Tier 1 exposure sites Anyone who has visited a Tier 1 exposure site during the times listed must immediately isolate, get a COVID-19 test, and quarantine for 14 days from the date of exposure. You should also fill out the self-assessment form or call 1300 651 160.
Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) has been identified as an exposure site after a COVID-19 positive person attended the hospital. LRH has taken all the necessary precautionary actions to reduce the risk of further exposure including deep cleaning areas of the hospital. All services are continuing as usual and there is no ongoing impact to patients…
The Seismology Research Centre has installed an aftershock station to monitor the continuing movement of the Governor fault around where the 22 September earthquake occurred. Information gathered helps identify future risk areas and fault line locations. Picture: Seismology Research Centre (facebook.com)
Gippsland Region Public Health Unit A new positive COVID-19 case has been identified in Latrobe City. This brings the total active cases in Gippsland to 10. Two new Tier 2 Exposure Sites are associated with this case. This brings the total exposure sites in Gippsland to 11. * Cotton On, Traralgon Centre Plaza Tuesday 21…
Darren Chester I can confirm a media report this morning that I’ve decided to take a break from organised meetings, events and activities in The Nationals Federal Parliamentary party room. I will re-assess my position when Federal Parliament resumes in October. To be clear, I continue to support the Coalition Government but want some time…
The Gippsland Public Health Unit have advised that positive COVID-19 viral fragments have been detected in wastewater in areas around Moe and Traralgon. All known Primary Close Contacts (PCCs) in the areas of concern have been contacted and have been requested to undertake additional testing. A new COVID case has been reported in the Baw…
