The South Melbourne Market confirmed it would be closed on Wednesday after the health department listed the complex as a tier 2 exposure site.It comes after a coronavirus outbreak at a nearby townhouse and apartment complex in Southbank increased to at least six overnight.South Melbourne Market management said in a statement on Facebook that a confirmed virus case visited the market last Saturday between 11.30am and 1.30pm.“The safety of our traders, staff and community is our top priority and for this reason the Market will be closed (on Wednesday) so we can conduct a thorough deep clean,” they said.“Following the health advice for tier 2 exposure sites, all staff and visitors that were at the market during this time should get tested and isolate until a negative result has been received.”Management said they were working with contractors, the health department and traders to reopen as soon as possible.Six stalls or stores have also been listed as exposure sites, with Padre Coffee added as a tier 1 venue, meaning those who were there between 11.30am and 12.30pm on June 12 need to get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days.The following South Melbourne Market stalls and stores have been listed as tier 2 exposure sites, meaning people need to get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result: Fruits on Coventry: South Melbourne Market – Stall 46, 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne on June 12 from 12.20pm to 12.50pm; South Melbourne Market: 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne on June 12 from 11.30am to 1.30pm; Golden Dragon Asian Grocery: South Melbourne Market – Stall 80-81, 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne on June 12 from 12.44pm to 1.10pm; Asian Grocery Store: South Melbourne Market – Stall 38, 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne on June 12 from 12.55pm to 1.15pm; K and L Poultry: South Melbourne Market – Stall 27, 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne on June 12 from 1.02pm to 1.21pm; Kirkpatrick’s Meats: South Melbourne Market – Stall 10, 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne on June 12 from 1.08pm to 1.30pm.Victoria recorded three new locally acquired Covid-19 infections on Wednesday, with the number of active cases in the state increasing to 55, up from 54 on Tuesday.Victorians have been urged to check the state government’s website for the full and frequently changing list.jack.paynter@news.com.au
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