COVID-19
COVID action: Testing blitz after positive case
Colac’s first COVID-19 case in more than a year, a hospitalisation, close contacts in isolation, a ramp up in testing and mystery surrounding local exposure sites. It’s been a hectic couple of days.
Shorter wait for dose two
The Victorian Government will halve the dose interval for Pfizer vaccines to three weeks, to fast-track the state’s surge to 80-per-cent vaccination coverage.
UPDATED: Three new Colac COVID-19 cases, first case remains unlinked
Colac has recorded three new COVID-19 cases.
Illegal party leads to thousands in penalties
A group of Colac district mates have copped almost $24,000 in fines after having an illegal party during the AFL grand final.
Trains back on track after COVID cluster
Colac and district’s trains returned to full services this week after recovering from COVID-19 disruptions.
New cases were isolating
Two family members of a COVID-19-positive person in Corangamite Shire have also tested positive to the virus.
State hits shot milestone
Colac and district’s COVID restrictions have slightly eased today after Victoria reached a first-dose vaccination milestone.
Traders want jab certainty
Colac businesses want tighter enforcement of vaccination rules as the district opens up from COVID restrictions, amid concern traders will wear costs of enforcement.