Victoria has recorded another huge jump in cases overnight, but there was some good news for residents.
David WuDigital Reporter
July 22, 2021 - 9:00AM
Victoria has recorded 26 new local cases from 43,674 tests.
All of the cases have been linked to known outbreaks.
In better news for residents, only two of the infections were out in the community while infectious.
Health authorities are expected to provide an update on the cases later this morning.
Reported yesterday: 26 new local cases and 2 new cases acquired overseas (currently in HQ).
- 14,230 vaccine doses were administered
- 43,674 test results were received
VENUES OF CONCERN
There are concerns for shoppers who visited a popular market in Melbourne on Saturday as exposure sites and case numbers continue to grow in the city.
Melbourne s Prahran Markets named as latest COVID-19 venue amid concerns Victoria s cases could soar
There are concerns for shoppers who visited a popular market in Melbourne on Saturday as exposure sites and case numbers continue to grow in the city.
David WuDigital Reporter
July 22, 2021 - 8:00AM
Prahran Markets released a statement on their website to alert shoppers that the state s health department notified them an infected shopper spent one-and-a-half hours at the venue.
The COVID-19 positive person attended at least seven stores on July 17 from 9:40am to 11:15am.
Department of Health and Human Services said the traders visited includes: Pete n Rosie s Deli, Q le Baker, Prahran Seafoods, John Cester s Poultry and Game, Gary s Quality Meats, Reliable Fruit and Veg and Market Lane Coffee.
NSW recorded 124 Covid cases overnight after record 85,185 tests conducted
Spike highest during Sydney s outbreak and most new cases since April 2020
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said high spillover into the neighbouring regions
Of the new cases 54 found in south-west Sydney and another 40 in city s west
Came minutes after Queensland shut NSW border to stop Delta strain spreading