COVID-19
Colac cases hit 55 amid testing blitz
Colac Otway has recorded four new COVID-19 cases taking its total tally up to 55, as the region’s authorities and community members ramp up protection measures to further prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Geelong ready to treat Colac COVID overflow
Colac Area Health will transport COVID-19 patients to Geelong if Colac hospital receives an influx of seriously ill patients, Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew says.
46 confirmed COVID cases in Colac Otway
Colac Otway now has 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19, a rise of three in 24 hours.
DHHS tests 800 from ALC
The Department of Health and Human Services continues to investigate the source of Colac’s COVID-19 outbreak and further contain the spread.
ALC cases at 29
There have been 29 COVID-19 cases linked to Colac’s Australian Lamb Company since the city’s coronavirus outbreak started last Friday.
Cash helps sporting clubs
More sporting and recreation clubs in Colac and district have received $1000 State Government grants to meet basic costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Premier Daniel Andrews says nearly nine in 10 Victorians testing positive for coronavirus failed to get a test when first having symptoms, instead continuing to work.
Australian Lamb Company statement
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company has released the following statement after 29 COVID-19 cases were linked to the company today (July 23).