ONLY nine COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Wangaratta region in the last weekly reporting period, down from 24 the previous week.
It's the lowest weekly total reported to the Department of Health since March, and corresponds with a continued steady decline across the state.
A total of 2560 COVID-19 cases were reported in Victoria last week, down 15 per cent on the previous week.
There were 174 COVID patients in Victorian hospitals last week, with 11 COVID patients in intensive care, and 58 COVID-related deaths were reported.
COVID hospital admissions are trending down, as are detections of COVID in wastewater, indicating a further reduction in the number of infections in Victoria.
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Oral antiviral medications remain highly effective against all currently circulating COVID subvariants to reduce severe disease and prevent death, and they are available to all those aged 70 or over who test positive for COVID.
They are also available to those aged under 70 who are at higher risk of severe illness, so it is recommended you have an early discussion with your GP or nurse practitioner after testing positive.
Eligible Victorians who have not had a COVID vaccination or confirmed infection in the past six months can now receive their 2023 booster, available at your GP or local pharmacy including South Wangaratta Medical Centre and Ramsay Pharmacy in Ovens Street.
