A NEW COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Echuca tonight by the Public Health Unit Bendigo.
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The source of infection is still being investigated and all close contacts have been identified, tested and are waiting for their results in isolation.
The COVID-19 positive person is well and isolating at home.
The Loddon Mallee rapid response testing team will provide COVID-19 testing at Echuca Regional Health on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 from 10am – 4.30pm, access via the corner of Leichardt St and Francis St.
Anyone with even the mildest of symptoms or concerns is encouraged to get tested.
Common symptoms include fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath or a sore throat, runny nose and loss of sense of smell or taste.
It is the 10th case of COVID-19 recorded in Campaspe Shire, and is the only active case in the region.