The state’s health department announced the case on Thursday afternoon but was included in Friday’s numbers. Health Minister Martin Foley said the case was a staff member from Trinity Grammar. “They have been in quarantine for their entire time of their infectious period and that was actually in Phillip Island therefore explaining the wastewater detection in that part of Victoria earlier in the week,” he said. A Gippsland health unit spokesperson said the case did not present a risk to the community as they had been in quaratine. It is unknown where the teacher resides in Victoria. This comes as six friends tested positive after visiting Phillip Island and San Remo from July 12 to July 15. NED-3869-Covid-19-Exposure-Sites-VictoriaThe group visited more than 30 sites, including Phillip Island Chocolate Factory, A Maze N Things Theme Park, North Pier Hotel and Coles in Cowes. The unexpected Covid viral fragments were found in wastewater samples between July 17 and July 19 in the area. The suburbs of concern included Cape Woolamai, Corinella, Coronet Bay, Cowes, Dalyston, Grantville, Kilcunda, Newhaven, Pioneer Bay, San Remo, Smiths Beach, Sunset Strip, Surf Beach, Tenby Point, Ventnor and Wimbledon Heights.Follow The Bass Coast News on Facebook to keep up to date with other local stories.brooke.grebert-craig@news.com.au
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