The number of Coronavirus cases in the North-East region now stands at 159.

A breakdown of the statistics by municipality was issued by the Department of Health:

Banyule – 80
Whittlesea – 22
Nillumbik – 21
Yarra Ranges – 21
Mitchell – 9
Mansfield – 3
Strathbogie – 2
Murrindindi – 1

Banyule – which includes areas including Greensborough, Heidelberg and Ivanhoe – has the second largest tally of virus cases of any municipality in the state.

The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1268 – an increase of three from yesterday (Saturday).

There were no new deaths reported yesterday. To date, 14 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria.

The total number of cases is made up of 660 men and 608 women, with people aged from babies to their early nineties.

At the present time, there are 119 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission.

Currently 44 people are in hospital, including 16 patients in intensive care.
1015 people have recovered. More than 69,000 Victorians have been tested to date.

Of the total 1268 cases, there have been 1015 in metropolitan Melbourne and 234 in regional Victoria. Several cases remain under investigation.

The Department of Health and Human Services follows up and monitors all close contacts of confirmed cases and provides them with information and support. All close contacts must self-isolate for 14-days.

There are only four reasons for Victorians to leave their home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, and work or education.

“A man passed away yesterday while in quarantine accommodation,” said a spokesman from the Department of Health and Human Services.

“Police are not treating the death as suspicious at this time.

“The coroner will be investigating the incident and as such we are unable to comment further.

“Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this time,” the spokesman said.