11/05/2020
What's new?
Developments in the outbreak
- As of 11 May 2020, the total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1,494, an increase of 7 since yesterday.
- The new confirmed cases include 1 new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) at a Melbourne meat processing facility, taking the total number of cases in this cluster to 77.
- 161 cases have an unknown source of infection, a decrease of 4 since yesterday.
- 7 people are in hospital, including 5 people in intensive care. 18 people have died.
- There are currently 113 active cases in Victoria, and 1,360 people have recovered
- To date, over 245,000 tests have been performed in Victoria, with many more samples still being processed as part of the state’s testing blitz.
- Of the total 1,494 cases, there have been 1,229 in metropolitan Melbourne and 221 in regional Victoria. A number of cases remain under investigation.
- There have been 177 confirmed cases in healthcare workers, an increase of 1 since yesterday’s report.
- Up-to-date epidemiological data is available on our website.
- Victoria remains in a state of emergency. New Directions will be issued at 11.59pm Tuesday 12 May with restrictions gradually eased.
- Rapid response teams or ‘squads’ are being established to prevent, respond to and limit outbreaks in the community.
Current advice to clinicians
- Due to the high volume of tests being processed, results may take longer than usual, up to 5 days
- Practitioners are encouraged to test any patients who meet the clinical criteria below:
Fever OR chills in the absence of an alternative diagnosis that explains the clinical presentation*
OR
Acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or anosmia)
Note: In addition, testing is recommended for people with new onset of other clinical symptoms consistent with COVID-19** AND who are close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19; who have returned from overseas in the past 14 days; or who are healthcare or aged care workers.
*Clinical discretion applies including consideration of the potential for co-infection (e.g. concurrent infection with SARS-CoV-2 and influenza)
**headache, myalgia, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- If referring your patients for COVID-19 testing, a list of testing locations can be found on the getting tested for coronavirus page.
Key messages for the community
- Stage 3 restrictions are still in place, but some changes will be occurring from 11.59pm this Tuesday night. For more information, see Gradual easing of restrictions (COVID-19).
- Staying apart keeps protecting the health system and saves lives.
- From 11.59 Tuesday, there will be five reasons to leave your home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, work or education and visiting friends and family - if necessary.
- Protect yourself from coronavirus (COVID-19) by washing your hands regularly with soap and water; and try not to touch your face, including your eyes, nose or mouth.
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
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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