Coronavirus Pandemic

Brimbank Council is temporarily closing Council facilities and services in the suburbs identified by the Victorian Government as of concern in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. In line with the restrictions, Council is temporarily closing facilities such as libraries, neighbourhood houses, the St Albans pop up gym and playgrounds/skate parks/outdoor exercise equipment/BBQ

A drive-clinic to test local people during the COVID-19 lockdown was held by Alexandra District Health between 10am-1pm on Thursday (May 7). There was a line-up of cars at the old Alexandra Hospital site entrance (Myrtle and Cooper Sts), with waiting time up to one hour. People who are asymptomatic (do not have symptoms), were

The number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the North-East has stablised over the past week, with just one more case in Banyule. These statistics, by local government area, indicate figures as at Tuesday (Apr. 28), as compared with the previous week: Banyule – 83 (82) Whittlesea – 22 (22) Nillumbik – 21 (21) Yarra Ranges

Dr Lachlan Fraser, Marysville general practitioner, writes: Those people who should be tested for coronavirus has expanded. Testing for suspected coronavirus is now for any age who have respiratory illness or fever (>38 degrees), • OR who have had contact with a person with coronavirus and have general aches or gastrointestinal symptoms, • OR have

The Banyule municipality – which is headquartered at Greensborough – remains as a trouble-spot for the Coronavirus. As at Sunday, the City of Banyule has the second most COVID-19 cases of any local government area in Victoria. Banyule has 82 cases, surpassed only by Stonnington with 87 cases. A man, 80, died yesterday (Sat.) taking

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 – 80Whittlesea – 22Nillumbik – 21Yarra Ranges – 21Mitchell – 9Mansfield – 3Strathbogie – 2Murrindindi – 1 Banyule – which includes areas including Greensborough, Heidelberg and Ivanhoe

Figures released today (Thurs.) show four more Coronavirus cases in the North-East region: two more in Banyule, plus one extra in Nillumbik. The figures, as at 11.59pm Wednesday (Apr. 8), are: Banyule – 75Nillumbik – 22Whittlesea – 21Yarra Ranges – 21Mitchell – 9Mansfield – 3Strathbogie – 2Murrindindi – 1 The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19)

Incorrect statistics issued by the Department of Health early Wednesday (Apr. 8) led politicians and media outlets to underestimate Coronavirus cases in the North-East. New cases had actually occurred in Banyule, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges municipalities. The correct number of cases in the North-East are:Banyule – 73Nillumbik – 21Whittlesea – 21Yarra Ranges – 21Mitchell –

There were 23 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria in the past 24 hours. Eight of the 23 were from the North-East region. The cumulative statewide total stood at 1158 on Monday (Apr. 6). The local tally is: Banyule – 72 Mansfield – 2 Murrindindi – 1 Mitchell – 9 Nillumbik – 21

There were 20- new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria in the past 24 hours. Nine of the 20 were from the North-East region. The cumulative statewide total stood at 1135 on Sunday morning (Apr. 5). No additional deaths were recorded overnight. The total number of cases includes 597 men and 538 women. Cases