Outbreak grows in Melbourne as 41 more coronavirus cases are reported overnight - the highest jump since April 4 - as the worst-hit suburbs are revealed
Victoria has recorded 41 new coronavirus cases overnight.
Of the new infections reported on Saturday, eight are linked to outbreaks, one is a returned traveller, 13 are from routine testing and 19 are being investigated.
Deputy Chief Health Officer Annaliese van Diemen said there are currently 204 active cases in Victoria and there are five patients in hospital, with one in intensive care.
Dr van Diemen said it was 'getting a little bit complicated' to discuss cases linked to outbreaks as there are 'quite a number of outbreaks at the moment'.
'Three of the new cases are linked to the north Melbourne family outbreak, and one is linked to the Wollert outbreak,' she said.
'Two new cases are linked to the Albanvale Primary School which has been mentioned previously.
'One is linked to the Stamford Plaza Hotel, and one is linked to the Keilor Downs outbreak.
'All bar one are close contacts who have been identified who were already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis.'
A 'suburban testing blitz' is currently focusing on suburbs Keilor Downs and Broadmeadows.
Victoria has identified six COVID-19 hotspots in the local government areas of Hume, Casey, Brimbank, Moreland, Cardinia and Darebin.
More to come
Victoria has recorded 41 new coronavirus cases overnight. Pictured: A man is tested at a carpark testing site in Melbourne on Friday
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