Home » News » Virus cases hit five-month low

Virus cases hit five-month low

Active COVID-19 cases in Hume have fallen to their lowest level in five months.

Having peaked at 590 active cases on August 8, there were just six active cases in Hume as of Sunday.

The total was down to four last week, the lowest number since June 2, but two existing cases were reclassified to the Hume municipality on Sunday.

Of those cases, four are in the 3064 postcode, including the two cases which were reclassified.

There’s one active case in the 3047 postcode and one in the 3049 postcode, with no new cases in those two postcodes since October 24 and 25 respectively.

In Whittlesea, the number of active cases remains at two.

There is one case in Lalor and one case in Epping.

The figures in Hume and Whittlesea come as the state recorded a number of zero case days for the first time since June.

In the past eight days, there have been five days with no cases across the state, including the last three days.

The figures are good news after Premier Daniel Andrews last week eased a number of restrictions for the metro region, with more changes flagged for this weekend.

Cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops have reopened their doors and residents can freely leave their home.

Beauty, personal services and tattooing have reopened and outdoor social gatherings remain at a maximum of 10 people, but more than two households can be present.

Outdoor contact sport for children under 18 and outdoor non-contact sport for adults can begin, while outdoor pools can increase patron capacity to 50 people, subject to density limits.

Up to 10 people can attend a wedding, funerals are capped to 20 and up to 20 people, plus those required for the service, can take part in an outdoor religious ceremony.

Indoor services can be held with up to 10 people.

Two adults and their dependents from the same households can visit a family home once a day, provided the distance is within 25km.

From 11.59pm on Sunday, the state’s ‘ring of steel’ dividing metropolitan Melbourne from regional Victoria will be lifted and the 25km travel movement is expected to be lifted.

Gyms and fitness studios can reopen and hospitality businesses, religious services, weddings and funerals can increase their capacity numbers.

Digital Editions


More News

  • Residents urged to take shelter

    Residents urged to take shelter

    UPDATE 3.37PM A wind change is expected in the next hour, which will cause a Clarkfield fire to change directions towards Old Sydney Road. If you are in Mickleham on…

  • Hume cracks down on trolley dumping

    Hume cracks down on trolley dumping

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 336543 Hume council is cracking down on trolley dumping by seeking to bring back trolley impounding, fining responsible retailers and make trolley dumping illegal.…

  • More than four walls

    More than four walls

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530350 For people who are socially isolated, culturally diverse or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, finding a space where you feel safe and welcomed…

  • Garage fire deemed suspicious

    Garage fire deemed suspicious

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 246091 Police will investigate a suspicious garage fire that broke out in Craigieburn this morning, 11 January. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA crews…

  • National award for headspace

    National award for headspace

    Craigieburn’s headspace has been nationally recognised for its outstanding contribution to student placement programs. Craigieburn headspace centre manager, Nadya Fullerton, said she was excited to accept the award that celebrates…

  • Demons, Kookas through

    Demons, Kookas through

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 507983 Mernda is through to the Diamond Valley Cricket Association summer smash grand finals after winning a thriller, while Rivergum is also through. The…

  • Folk at your doorstep

    Folk at your doorstep

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as the Festival of Small Halls brings world-class folk talent to Ballan next month. On Wednesday 4 March, Ballan’s Neighbourhood…

  • Employers fined millions for safety breaches

    Employers fined millions for safety breaches

    Victorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety…

  • Council urges federal action on tyre dumping

    Council urges federal action on tyre dumping

    Hume council is advocating to the federal government to implement tyre recycling systems that aim to deter illegal dumping. Councillor Naim Kurt said he was excited by the recommendation for…

  • Government approves hundreds of new homes

    Government approves hundreds of new homes

    A $155 million housing development in Mill Park has been approved by the state government. The approval paves the way for 254 new houses to be built on Bush Boulevard,…