Victoria has recorded seven new locally acquired COVID-19 cases as health authorities race to get on top of the movements of three furniture removalists who made their way across the state.
Victorian Health authorities have confirmed another seven cases have emerged after last nights deadline, as just one case was reported until Tuesday midnight.
These new cases have stemmed from the three removalists and a Hume family who had earlier returned from NSW.
As per the ABC report, among the seven new community cases, one 30-year-old man visited a Coles supermarket in Craigieburn.
Four of the new cases are residents on the third floor of the Ariele Apartments in Maribyrnong, which has been in lockdown since Monday evening.
Among them is a man in his 60s who subsequently infected his parents, who are aged in their 80s and live in Craigieburn.
The man attended an AFL match between Carlton and Geelong on Saturday and was seated in level two of the MCC section of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Up to 2000 people have been contacted.
He also visited Highpoint shopping centre.
Besides, there is a list of all premises which have either had confirmed cases visit during their infectious period or are sites where a confirmed case may have acquired their infection.
If you have been to any of the locations below during the specified times:
- Follow the specific advice listed for that exposure site
Tiers 1, 2, and 3 explained
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 contact the Department of Health on 1300 651 160.
Tier 2 exposure sites
Anyone who has visited a Tier 2 exposure site during times listed should urgently get a COVID-19 test and isolate until they receive a negative result. You should also contact the Department of Health on 1300 651 160.
Continue to monitor for symptoms, get tested again if symptoms appear.
Tier 3 exposure sites
Anyone who has visited a Tier 3 exposure site during times listed should monitor for symptoms. If symptoms develop, immediately get a COVID-19 test and isolate until you receive a negative result.
| Suburb | Site | Exposure period | Notes | Date added | Health advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre1 Aquatic DriveMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 10/07/2021 10:00am – 11:30am | Case attended venue | 14/07/2021 12:30 pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Oakleigh | Vanilla Lounge17-21 Eaton MallOakleigh VIC 3166 | 09/07/2021 2:45pm – 4:30pm | Case attended venue | 14/07/2021 12:30pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Melbourne | Young & Jackson1 Swanston StreetMelbourne VIC 3000 | 10/07/2021 2:40pm – 4:10pm | Case attended venue | 14/07/2021 12:30pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Maribyrnong | The Reject Shop Highpoint Shopping Centre Level 2120-200 Rosamond RoadMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 09/07/2021 11:30am – 12:10pm | Case attended venue | 14/07/2021 12:20pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Maribyrnong | SkinKandy Highpoint Shopping Centre Level 1120-200 Rosamond RoadMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 09/07/2021 11:15am – 12:35pm | Case attended venue | 14/07/2021 12:20pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Maribyrnong | Highpoint Shopping Centre North Carpark Level 1120-200 Rosamond RoadMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 09/07/2021 11:10am – 11:40am | Case parked vehicle and entered via the same level | 14/07/2021 12:15pm | Tier 2 – Get tested urgently and isolate until you have a negative result Anyone who has visited this location during these times should urgently get tested, then isolate until confirmation of a negative result. Continue to monitor for symptoms, get tested again if symptoms appear. |
| Maribyrnong | Highpoint Shopping Centre North Carpark Level 1120-200 Rosamond RoadMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 09/07/2021 12:00pm – 12:30pm | Case parked vehicle and entered via same level | 14/07/2021 12:15pm | Tier 2 – Get tested urgently and isolate until you have a negative result Anyone who has visited this location during these times should urgently get tested, then isolate until confirmation of a negative result. Continue to monitor for symptoms, get tested again if symptoms appear. |
| Maribyrnong | ALDI Maribyrnong11 Edgewater BoulevardMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 09/07/2021 5:30pm – 6:10pm | Case attended venue | 14/07/2021 12:05pm | Tier 2 – Get tested urgently and isolate until you have a negative result Anyone who has visited this location during these times should urgently get tested, then isolate until confirmation of a negative result. Continue to monitor for symptoms, get tested again if symptoms appear. |
| Richmond | Level 2 of MCC Members’ Reserve, Carlton v Geelong game Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Ave, Richmond Richmond VIC 3002 | 10/07/2021 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Case attended the game. Some staff and patrons present will be made Tier 1 primary close contacts and will be directly contacted by the Department of Health. | 14/07/2021 11:00 am | Tier 2 – Get tested urgently and isolate until you have a negative result Anyone who has visited this location during these times should urgently get tested, then isolate until confirmation of a negative result. Continue to monitor for symptoms, get tested again if symptoms appear. |
| Richmond | MCG, Carlton v Geelong game (excluding Level 2 of MCC Members’ Reserve)Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002 | 10/07/2021 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Case attended game | 14/07/2021 11:00 am | Tier 3 – Monitor for symptoms Anyone who has visited this location during these times should monitor for symptoms – If symptoms develop, immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result. |
| Kalkallo | Caltex Kalkallo1340 Hume HighwayKalkallo VIC 3064 | 08/07/2021 9:07am – 10:06am | Case attended venue. The exposure site includes a petrol pump area and toilets. | 13/07/2021 10:00pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Kalkallo | Hungry Jack’s Kalkallo1340 Hume HighwayKalkallo VIC 3064 | 08/07/2021 9:07am – 10:06am | Case attended venue | 13/07/2021 10:00pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Ballan | Mobil Ballan – Westbound6511 Western FreewayBallan VIC 3342 | 08/07/2021 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Case attended venue. The exposure site includes shower/bathroom facilities. | 12/07/2021 10:30 pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Ballan | McDonalds Ballan – Westbound6511 Western FreewayBallan VIC 3342 | 08/07/2021 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Case attended venue | 12/07/2021 10:30 pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Maribyrnong | Ariele Apartments7 Thomas Holmes StMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 08/07/2021 1:00pm – 11:59pm | This applies to any person who was present in or who entered the residential part of 7 Thomas Holmes St between 1:00pm until 11:59pm on 8 July. This includes any access to the residential foyer, stairwells, lift, residential floors and carpark. This excludes people whose only exposure to the building was to enter a commercial space on the ground floor and who did not enter any residential space. Note: cases attended complex. | 12/07/2021 8:30pm | Tier 1 – Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Anyone who has visited this location during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. |
| Maribyrnong | Ariele Apartments7 Thomas Holmes StMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 09/07/2021 12:00am – 11:59pm | This applies to any person who was present in or who entered the residential part of 7 Thomas Holmes St from 12:00am on 9 July. This includes any access to the residential foyer, stairwells, lift, residential floors and carpark. This excludes people whose only exposure to the building was to enter a commercial space on the ground floor and who did not enter any residential space. | 12/07/2021 8:30pm | Tier 2 – Get tested urgently and isolate until you have a negative result Anyone who has visited this location during these times should urgently get tested, then isolate until confirmation of a negative result. Continue to monitor for symptoms, get tested again if symptoms appear. |
| Maribyrnong | Ariele Apartments7 Thomas Holmes StMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 10/07/2021 12:00am – 11:59pm | This applies to any person who was present in or who entered the residential part of 7 Thomas Holmes St from 12:00am on 10 July. This includes any access to the residential foyer, stairwells, lift, residential floors and carpark. This excludes people whose only exposure to the building was to enter a commercial space on the ground floor and who did not enter any residential space. | 12/07/2021 8:30pm | Tier 2 – Get tested urgently and isolate until you have a negative result Anyone who has visited this location during these times should urgently get tested, then isolate until confirmation of a negative result. Continue to monitor for symptoms, get tested again if symptoms appear. |
| Maribyrnong | Ariele Apartments7 Thomas Holmes StMaribyrnong VIC 3032 | 11/07/2021 12:00am – 11:59pm | This applies to any person who was present in or who entered the residential part of 7 Thomas Holmes St from 12:00am on 11 July. This includes any access to the residential foyer, stairwells, lift, residential floors and carpark. This excludes people whose only exposure to the building was to enter a commercial space on the ground floor and who did not enter any residential space. | 12/07/2021 8:30 pm | Tier 2 – Get tested urgently and isolate until you have a negative result |
This does not mean that there is an ongoing risk associated with the premises. You can safely visit the site in line with current restrictions.