THE number of COVID-19 cases reported in Wangaratta is down again, with only four registered in the last weekly reporting period.
It the lowest number since early March and continues to reflect a decrease in the total number of positive cases reported statewide.
While 823 positive cases across Victoria were reported to the Department of Health last week, it comes after the recommendation to report positive of rapid antigen tests (RATs) was removed on June 30.
The seven-day rolling average of patients with COVID in Victorian hospitals is down 24 per cent from the previous week, but there are still 146 COVID patients in Victorian hospitals.
A total of 51 COVID-related deaths were reported to the department in the last week, an average of 7 deaths each day, showing everyone still needs to take steps to protect themselves and others.
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The number of Victorians eligible to receive a 2023 booster dose remains at 4.2 million, including 50 per cent of Victorian aged 65 and over, and nearly 80 percent of Victorians aged 50 to 64.
Vaccination continues to provide the best protection against becoming severely unwell or dying from COVID.
Boosters are available at your GP or local pharmacy including South Wangaratta Medical Centre and Ramsay Pharmacy in Ovens Street.
