The source of four new COVID-19 cases identified in Warrnambool overnight are under investigation.
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It comes after mass testing at Mercy Place Warrnambool yesterday after a staff member tests positive to COVID-19.
It is not known if the new cases are linked to the aged care home.
There are now 14 active cases across the region:
- 10 active cases in Warrnambool
- Two active cases in Moyne
- Two active cases in Corangamite
No new exposure sites have been listed by South West Healthcare this morning.
There were no new infections listed in Southern Grampians Shire, which now has 10 active cases.
There are four people being monitored at home, Western District Health Service said on Monday night.
The Warrnambool COVID testing clinic at Merri Street is open 8am - 4pm by appointment on 5563 1666.
The report comes as Victoria recorded 1185 new COVID-19 infections and another seven deaths in its latest reporting period, taking its toll from the pandemic to 1385.
The health department confirmed on Tuesday the state is managing 13,050 active cases, dropping from 16,503 on Monday.
There are 297 patients in the state's hospitals, 102 of whom are in intensive care and 25 requiring ventilation.
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