By Laura Michell
UPDATE
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Whittlesea and Hume has risen to 31, latest Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data reveals.
DHHS updated its list of COVID-19 cases by municipality this afternoon, revealing there are now 18 confirmed cases in Hume.
Last Friday, there were 10 cases.
The number of cases in Whittlesea has risen to 13, up from 11 cases last Friday.
Victoria has now recorded 821 cases of coronavirus, of which 26 are likely to be the result of community transmission.
There are currently 29 people in hospital in Victoria, including four people in intensive care.
It comes as a second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at La Trobe University, while a contractor who worked at a Doreen school has also tested positive for the virus.
The university released a statement on Friday afternoon advising staff and students that a second member of the La Trobe University Bundoora community has tested positive for COVID-19.
The first case of coronavirus at the university was confirmed on March 12, after a student tested positive for the virus.
In the statement, the university said the second student who became infected with COVID-19 had attended lectures on March 10 and 12.
The three lecture theatres attended by the student have been deep-cleaned.
“All staff and students with whom the student came into contact have been identified and advised to watch for, and report symptoms. The [Department of Health and Human Services] advises that they are not required to self-isolate as they are now outside the required self-isolation period,” the statement said.
“The student is receiving medical treatment and the university has offered its full support. We wish our student a swift recovery.”
The university moved to an online teaching model on March 24.
It comes as Hazel Glen College informed the school community on Friday that a contractor working at the college has a confirmed case of COVID-19.
In a letter to parents, seen by Star Weekly, principal Anthony Stockwell reassured the school community that there was no risk to students.
“Our college is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Department of Education and Training (DET), and following all health advice to ensure the safety of our staff, students and community,” the letter said,
“DHHS has advised that there is no need for staff or students to take any further precautionary action other than what has already been communicated to community members, such as practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene.”
