The number of mystery cases of COVID-19 in Victoria is on the rise. Most are in Melbourne’s inner north and west, writes CraigDButt. lockdown coronavirus
The number of COVID-19 cases in Victoria for which the source of infection cannot be traced is on the rise, health department data shows.
Unlinked cases have caused concern for health authorities throughout the pandemic as they suggest there have been people out in the community with the virus who are unaccounted for and who have passed on the virus to others. Because of the time it takes for health authorities to trace the infection source of each positive case, all cases under investigation on the map above are cases that have been confirmed since the start of this week.
It’s important to note that unlinked cases make up a small proportion of the local cases confirmed over the past fortnight. These maps of active cases by postcode gives a better snapshot of current case numbers throughout Melbourne and throughout the state:Why do the number of cases under investigation change over time?
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