COVID-19 latest: Moderna vaccine arrives as Victoria records 567 new local cases

Another Victorian with COVID-19 has died.

It comes as the state recorded 567 new local COVID-19 cases.

There are now 5675 active cases across the state.

There are 209 Victorians in hospital with COVID-19, 59 of those receiving intensive care.

40 people need a ventilator to breathe.

86 per cent of people in hospital have not received a vaccination.

There were 39,939 vaccine doses administered at state-run hubs yesterday and 50,915 test results received.

Daniel Andrews said the Moderna vaccine would become available in Victoria later this week, with 300,000 doses arriving.

Reported yesterday: 567 new local cases and 0 cases acquired overseas.
– 39,939 vaccines administered
– 50,915 test results received
– Sadly, 1 person with COVID-19 has died

More later: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/Mp0JUSkTll

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) September 19, 2021