ACTIVE cases of COVID–19 in the Alpine Shire have remained at a similar rate over the past week, however decreases have been recorded across surrounding shires.

Nine new cases of COVID–19 in the Alpine Shire were recorded in the 24 hours prior to last Sunday at 10:30am, bringing the total number of active cases to 46 – three cases greater than last week.

According to coronavirus.vic.gov.au, surrounding municipalities have recorded a decrease in cases.

In the 24 hours preceding Sunday 10:30am, Wangaratta recorded 12 new COVID cases, bring its total to 124 active cases (down from 138 last week).

Indigo Shire has 61 active cases, with 12 new cases recorded in the 24 hours before Monday – down from 73 active cases last week.

Wodonga has recorded 10 new cases, bringing its total number of active COVID cases to 182, down from 267 cases last week.

Benalla has 99 active COVID cases, down from 106 last week, while 10 new cases have been recorded in the 24 hours preceding Sunday 10:30am.

Moira has recorded eight new COVID cases, with a total of 94 active cases, down from 115 last week.

Mansfield has 30 active cases, with only three recorded in the 24 hours preceding Sunday, down from 38 active cases last week.

The Victorian Government is continuing to encourage COVID–19 vaccinations and the wearing of a face mask indoors to prevent the virus spreading.

If you test positive to COVID–19, or have been told you are a close contact, visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist for information on what to do next.