This map shows where active coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Victoria. These are cases that have been identified by the health department in recent days but which have not yet recovered:
Keep in mind that the map shows the area of residence of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 - this does mean the area was where they were infected or where they currently reside. People in hotel quarantine at the moment are likely from all throughout Victoria (and other states, for that matter), but are staying in the Melbourne CBD.
Here is the current tally on the number of active cases in the six local government areas that have been identified as coronavirus hotspots:
- Brimbank: 15 (four more than yesterday)
- Hume: 14 (three more than yesterday)
- Moreland: 7 (one more than yesterday)
- Darebin: 4 (no change since yesterday)
- Casey: 8 (one fewer than yesterday)
- Cardinia: 5 (no change since yesterday)
You can also view the change in the number of active cases in these areas over the course of this month using the interactive graph below.
Other areas with a considerable number of active cases include the City of Melbourne council area (20), Moreland (8), Maribyrnong (6) and Moonee Valley (5).