COVID-19
Clinic crowd: doctor’s vaccination exemptions prove popular
Police are investigating whether anyone breached Chief Health Officer directions after receiving reports of a large gathering outside an Elliminyt medical practitioner’s clinic “for vaccination exemptions” this week.
Tier two sites a thing of the past for Victorians
Victorians will no longer receive a text message if they have been to a tier two COVID-19 exposure site, Barwon Health says.
Quick action stops spread
Great Ocean Road Health chief Sandy Chamberlin has praised a Lorne restaurant owner for his quick response and responsible actions after one of his staff members tested positive to COVID-19.
Challenges ahead for traders
An Apollo Bay business leader says changes to Victoria’s COVID-safe protocols and a new COVID-normal are good news but will still pose challenges for the town during summer, when Melbourne residents descend on the coast.
High vax figure excites mayor
Colac’s mayor has praised the community for surging past 90 per cent vaccination against COVID-19.
Mayor calls for cool, calm, kind community
Colac Otway Shire mayor Kate Hanson is encouraging Colac and district community members to be alert but calm in the wake of Colac’s COVID-19 outbreak, and continue to spread kindness.
COVID app upgraded
People using the Service Victoria app for QR code check-ins should update their app to make use of the latest features.