General News
9 February, 2022
Wimmera records new COVID-19 cases
There are 360 active cases of COVID-19 across Wimmera local government areas.
THERE are 360 active cases of COVID-19 across Wimmera local government areas.
In the Horsham municipality there were 21 new cases reported, taking the total active cases to 137 on February 9.
In the Northern Grampians 24 new cases were recorded, taking the total active cases to 109.
Five new cases were recorded in Hindmarsh for a total of 29 active cases, with Yarriambiack recording 59 total active cases after 13 new cases were recorded.
In the West Wimmera there were five new cases recorded, with the total active cases at 26.
Across Victoria 3627 new cases were recorded through PCR tests and 6281 Rapid Antigen Test positives were recorded in the 24 hours prior to 12pm, February 9.
There are currently 542 people hospitalised for COVID-19 in Victoria, and in the last 24 hours 21 lives were lost.
Overall there are 57,022 active cases in the state.
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The Wimmera Health Care Group drive through testing service on Read Street, Horsham with the entry on Arnott Street is open 8am to 11am daily.
The Horsham Respiratory Clinic is open for COVID-19 testing on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday from 9am to 5pm, Friday from 9.20am to 5pm, Saturday from 10am to 1pm and Sunday from 9am to 12.20pm.
Bookings can be made through the below link:
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