COVID-19 latest: One dead as Victoria records another day of single-digit new cases

Victoria has recorded four new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

It’s the sixth consecutive day of new case figures in single-digits.

One person has died.

It’s the first coronavirus death since October 14.

There are 136 active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria, seven of those in regional areas.

There are 12 people in Victoria in hospital with COVID-19, none of those receiving intensive care.

Another 10,793 tests were received in the past 24 hours.

THIS WEEK:
October 11: 12 new cases, 1 death
October 12: 15 new cases, 0 deaths
October 13: 12 new cases, 1 death
October 14: 7 new cases, 5 deaths
October 15: 6 new cases, 0 deaths
October 16: 2 new cases, 0 deaths
October 17: 1 new case, 0 deaths
October 18: 2 new cases, 0 deaths
TODAY: 4 new cases, 1 death

Yesterday there were 4 new cases & sadly the loss of 1 life reported. Condolences to all those affected. Cases with unknown source & average in Regional are stable, Metro average decreased slightly. More info available later today. https://t.co/eTputEZdhs #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/hJpnTBpQ76

— VicGovDHHS (@VicGovDHHS) October 18, 2020