A growing coronavirus outbreak has sparked fears Melbourne could be plunged into another snap lockdown in a desperate battle to stop the cluster from spreading.
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Public health alert – Melbourne
NSW Health is closely monitoring the situation in Victoria as local health authorities investigate four COVID-19 cases detected in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
The new cases visited a number of venues while infectious.
People arriving in Sydney from the Greater Melbourne area are reminded that they must complete a declaration which confirms they have not attended one of these venues of concern.
The declaration form is available on the Service NSW website, and can be completed in the 24-hour period before entering NSW or on arrival.
NSW Health will be contacting people who have completed declarations to ask them to check the Victoria Department of Health and Human Services website and immediately follow the outlined public health advice. Venues may be updated, so it is important to check this page regularly.
Four new Covid-19 cases have been identified in Melbourne s northern suburbs
NSW health authorities said the new infections serve as a warning to residents
Health boss Brett Sutton said transmission will increase in the colder months
On Tuesday, South Australia announced it will close borders with Victoria
Cases are all close family contacts of each other, living in two separate houses
Victorian Department of Health has extended list of potential exposure sites
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A woman has died after a car crashed into a tree in Humevale this evening.
It’s believed the driver crashed into a tree on Whittlesea-Yea Road about 9.20pm.
The sole occupant of the car, a yet to be formally identified woman, died at the scene.
The exact cause of the collision is yet to be determined at this stage.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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