BREAKING: Victoria has recorded 15 new locally acquired Covid-19 infections on Friday as the number of exposure sites surged past 400 venues.
The state’s health department confirmed the new cases about 8.30am, but only 11 had been linked to existing outbreaks.The health department said only eight of Friday’s new cases had been in isolation for their entire infectious period, with seven positive people out in the community.Many of the venues are in Melbourne’s western suburbs, but several sites have been in inner Melbourne, including the popular South Melbourne Market, which has been closed for deep cleaning.
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews extended Melbourne’s lockdown for another seven days. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Wayne TaylorThe new exposure sites come after 21 coronavirus infections were recorded on Monday, with the health department revealing six of those cases were not in isolation during their infectious period.
Anyone who lives, works or have visited the following areas on the dates listed have been urged to watch for the slightest symptoms of Covid-19 and get tested immediately if any arise:The Party Games newsletter
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