10/04/2020
What's new?
Developments in the outbreak
- As of 10 April 2020, Victoria has 1241 total confirmed cases, an increase of 13 since yesterday. 30 people are in hospital, including 13 people in intensive care. 13 people have died. 116 cases have an unknown source of infection, an increase of 6 since yesterday. 926 people have recovered.
- Of the total 1241 cases, there have been 1001 in metropolitan Melbourne and 229 in regional Victoria. A number of cases remain under investigation.
- The total number of cases in Australia is currently 6116. That is expected to increase significantly in coming weeks unless people stay at home.
- There have been 158 confirmed cases in healthcare workers, across at least 7 hospitals and 1 radiology clinic.
- As flights begin to bring Australians back from overseas tonight, all travellers will be required to quarantine in hotels and other accommodation provided by the Victorian Government.
- Health care and accommodation for Victorians experiencing homelessness will be available at four sites in inner Melbourne and will be operated by Anglicare Victoria, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Launch Housing, Sacred Heart Mission and VincentCare Victoria.
- Up-to-date epidemiological data is available on our website.
Current advice to clinicians
- Clinicians are urged to test everyone who meets the case definition; especially close contacts and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. There should be no exceptions.
- Please reinforce the advice to Victorians to stay home and stay safe.
- Look for signs of mental distress in your patients and encourage them to take a look at our coronavirus mental health webpage
- Be aware of the increased risk for family violence during this difficult time. Familarise yourself with the services available for your patients.
Key messages
- The rules are clear - and they don’t change over Easter: if you can stay at home, you must stay at home.
No Easter holiday is worth a life. - Stay home. Protect the health system. Save lives.
- There are only four reasons to leave home:
- shopping for what you need - food and essential supplies
- medical, care or compassionate needs
- exercise in compliance with the public gathering requirements
- work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely
Current directions arising from the declared state of emergency
The current directions remain in place and include: staying at home, restrictions on particular activities, detention, restrictions on airports and cruise ships, aged care, hospitals and isolation for people diagnosed with COVID-19.
More information viewed at the department’s website. The site also contains a page of frequently asked questions providing further guidance on the directions.
More information
Clinical information
Health services and general practice - coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Consumer information
About Coronavirus (COVID-19) - information for the general public
World Health Organization - health topic - Coronavirus
Contacts
A public information hotline is provided by Health Direct – 1800 675 398.
Medical practitioners needing clinical information or to notify suspected or confirmed cases can contact the Department of Health and Human Services Communicable Diseases Section on 1300 651 160 (24 hours).
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