Two new COVID-19 cases identifed in Warrnambool

Two new COVID-19 cases have been identified in Warrnambool overnight, South West Healthcare has revealed.

The two new cases increases the total in the region to nine - with three in Warrnambool, four in Moyne, one in Corangamite and one in Glenelg.

"Both cases are located in Warrnambool, with one case under investigation by the Public Health Unit and the other linked to a case in Melbourne where the person will be isolating," a South West Healthcare spokesman said.

SATURDAY:

There has been one new case of COVID-19 identified overnight in the south-west region.

South West Healthcare said on Saturday the positive case, which was identified in Warrnambool, would be isolating outside the region.

There are currently eight confirmed active cases in the region across four shires.

IN OTHER NEWS:

These include two active cases in Warrnambool, four in Moyne and one active case in both Corangamite and Glenelg shires.

There have been no new exposure sites identified in the region overnight.

The Warrnambool COVID testing clinic at Merri Street is open from 8am to 4pm. This clinic is only available via booking. To make an appointment call 5563 1666.

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