An explosion of COVID cases in Shepparton and the suspicion the virus has already moved undetected into new communities saw regional Victoria sent into lockdown with just two hours’ notice.
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A coronavirus outbreak in the Victorian town of Shepparton has grown again to 17 cases, with regional Victoria expected to be plunged into lockdown on Saturday.
The government’s most senior ministers met on Friday evening to discuss additional restrictions including the closure of childcare centres, tightening of exercise limits and another regional lockdown.