ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
Two overseas-acquired cases were reported in the same period, bringing the total number of cases in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø since the beginning of the pandemic to 5,385.
There were 7,262 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with the previous day’s total of 9,659.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health has administered its highest-ever number of vaccines in one day, with 12,524 vaccines in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, including 5,337 at the vaccination centre at Sydney Olympic Park.
The total number of vaccines administered in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is now 1,111,814, with 357,917 doses administered by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health to 8pm last night and 753,897 administered by Commonwealth Government providers, including GPs, to 11:59pm on Sunday 23 May.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health continues to work closely with our Victorian counterparts as they investigate new COVID-19 cases detected in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The cases visited a growing number of venues while infectious.
Everyone arriving in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, whether by air, rail or road, who has been in the Greater Melbourne area, is required to fill out a travel declaration form confirming they have not visited a venue of concern as listed on the Victorian Government website.
The declaration is available on the Service ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø website and provides vital information that allows ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health to contact travellers if necessary. It can be submitted in the 24 hours before arrival in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø or upon entry.
Anyone who has arrived in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø who has been in the Greater Melbourne area since 10 May should check the list of venues of concern regularly, as information is being updated. If you have attended any of these places at the times listed, please contact ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health immediately on 1800 943 553.
People who have been in the Whittlesea Local Government Area should not visit residential aged care facilities, or hospitals unless seeking medical attention. The Whittlesea LGA includes the suburbs and rural localities of Beveridge, Bundoora, Donnybrook, Doreen, Eden Park, Epping, Epping North, Humevale, Kinglake West, Lalor, Mernda, Mill Park, South Morang, Thomastown, Whittlesea Township, Wollert, Woodstock and Yan Yean.
As these cases in Victoria show, COVID-19 can re-emerge at any time. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health urges everyone to continue to take practical measures to stay COVID-safe, including practising good hand hygiene and always using QR codes to check in to and out of venues.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health continues to recommend masks be worn in any situation where physical distancing is not possible, such as on public transport.
Anyone experiencing even the mildest of cold-like symptoms should come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until a negative result is received. High testing rates are among our best defences against COVID-19, as they allow us to detect new cases early and prevent further transmission.
There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. To find your nearest clinic, visit COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health is treating 44 COVID-19 cases, one of whom is in intensive care and being ventilated. Most cases (93 per cent) are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in the Special Health Accommodation.
Note: Case counts reported for a particular day may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and case review.
*notified from 8pm 23 May 2021 to 8pm 24 May 2021 **from 8pm 18 May 2021 to 8pm 24 May 2021
* Testing previously carried out on day 10 is now carried out on day 12.
*notified from 23 May 2021 to 8pm 24 May 2021
Note: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health’s vaccination clinics generally operate Monday to Friday. Therefore, there may be limited or no vaccines administered on weekend days and public holidays due to planned closures.
