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1 day ago · Protect yourself and those most at risk. The weekly Victorian COVID-19 surveillance report summarises the current local COVID-19 situation. The report includes the latest information on COVID-19 hospitalisations, deaths, variants and wastewater measurements.
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019)
COVID-19 is a leading cause of death in Australia. The...
- Increase in COVID-19 activity
Victoria is currently experiencing increased COVID-19...
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019)
- Notification Requirement For Covid-19
- Primary School and Children's Services Centre Exclusion For Covid-19
- Infectious Agent of Covid-19
- Identification of Covid-19
- Incubation Period
- Public Health Significance and Occurrence
- Reservoir For Covid-19
- Mode of Transmission of Covid-19
- Period of Communicability of Covid-19
- Susceptibility and Resistance to Covid-19
COVID-19 is a routine notifiable conditionunder the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019. Pathology services must notify all cases to the Department of Health within 5 days. Notification is also required weekly for all tests performed in relation to COVID-19, this notification must be in writing within 5 business days of the end of that per...
Children diagnosed with COVID-19 are recommended to isolate. They should not attend school or childcare until 5 days after the date of the positive PCR or rapid antigen test result for COVID-19 and until acute symptoms of COVID-19 have resolved. Acute symptoms include: 1. runny nose 2. sore throat 3. cough 4. shortness of breath 5. fever, chills an...
SARS-CoV-2 is the infectious agent that causes COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified in humans in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Novel variants and sub-variants of SARS-CoV-2 have emerged since 2019, affecting transmissibility, the ability of the virus to cause infection and severe illness...
Clinical features
COVID-19 usually presents with symptoms similar to other acute respiratory infections (ARI) as defined by recent onset of new or worsening of acute respiratory and other symptoms, such as: 1. cough 2. runny nose 3. breathing difficulty 4. sore throat 5. chills and/or sweats 6. fever (≥37.5°C) can occur but is less common in the elderly. Other symptoms may include: 1. headache, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of smell and taste, loss of appetite 2. In the elderly, othe...
Long COVID
Long COVIDExternal Link is a multi-organ condition that some people have after having COVID-19. Approximately 5-10% of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 continue to experience symptoms that last beyond 3 months after the initial infection or develop new symptoms weeks to months after their diagnosis. Long COVID is most common among people aged 35 to 70 years old. There are a wide range of symptoms, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, changes in smell or taste, chest pain, difficulty sleeping,...
Diagnosis of COVID-19
A ‘confirmed case’ of COVID-19 is usually diagnosed by a positive nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for SARS-CoV-2. A confirmed case may also be diagnosed on isolation of SARS-CoV-2 in cell culture with confirmation using a NAAT, or SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroconversion, or a four-fold or greater increase in SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. A ‘probable case’ is diagnosed by a positive rapid antigen test to SARS-CoV-2. In this guideline a ‘case’ refers to both confirmed and probable cases. Repeated infecti...
The median incubation period of ancestral strains of SARS-CoV-2 is 5 to 6 days, with a range of one to 14 days. Studies have shown shorter median incubation periods for both Delta and Omicron variants of concern than ancestral SARS-CoV-2. The median incubation period for Omicron variants is approximately 3 days, with a range of 0-8 days.
COVID-19 is a leading cause of death and hospitalisation in Victoria. Despite vaccination and other public health measures and use of antiviral medication in those at high-risk of severe illness, sustained community transmission of COVID-19 has been associated with significant excess mortality in Victoria, particularly since 2022. Continual viral e...
A preliminary report to the World Health Organization suggests an animal origin of SARS-CoV-2 is likely. There is currently widespread transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in humans across the globe. Multiple animal species have also been identified as potential reservoirs.
SARS-CoV-2 is primarily transmitted by exposure to aerosolised particles and infectious respiratory droplets. Exposure occurs through: 1. inhalation of aerosolised particles 2. inhalation of respiratory droplets, deposits of respiratory droplets and particles on mucous membranes (mouth, nose, eyes), or touching of mucous membranes with hands direct...
In general, a person who tests positive for COVID-19 may be infectious for up to 10 days but are most infectious in the 2 days just before their symptoms start, and while they have acute symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever). Most people infected with COVID-19 are still infectious after 5 days. Individuals with severe illness or who ...
Immunity to COVID-19 decreases with increasing time since infection and vaccination. Reinfection with new variants characterised by increasing immune escape may occur soon after recent infection. There is evidence for increased protection for approximately 6 months against severe illness and hospitalisation in people with a recent history of natura...
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May 9, 2024 · Victoria is currently experiencing increased COVID-19 activity in the community, resulting in an increase in people being hospitalised with COVID-19. At the same time, we are seeing increasing cases of influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as we head into winter.
Victoria is currently experiencing an increase in COVID-19 activity in the community, resulting in an increase in people being hospitalised with COVID-19. Use these 6 simple steps to protect yourself and those most at risk.
Live tracking of coronavirus cases, active, tests, deaths, ICU, hospitalisations and vaccinations in Victoria.
Dec 9, 2021 · Victoria has recorded 1,232 new local COVID-19 cases and nine deaths as the number of suspected cases of the Omicron variant being investigated by health authorities grows.
Sep 30, 2021 · Victoria's spike in COVID numbers is a direct result of grand final parties, health authorities say.
