Victoria records two ‘likely positive cases’ of COVID-19 in Melbourne’s northern suburbs

Victorian health authorities have reported two “likely positive cases” of COVID-19 in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

“It’s currently understood the two individuals are connected,” the Department of Health said in a tweet.

“A full investigation is underway into these results, and initial public health actions are being put in place while both individuals isolate and are urgently retested.

“We will communicate any specific public health actions the community needs to undertake as soon as possible when investigations and case interviews are complete.”

It comes after authorities ramped up testing in Epping following a mix-up with the exposure sites for a positive case who returned to Melbourne earlier this month.

Authorities had listed the Woolworths at Epping, when it should have been the Woolworths at Epping North.

On Sunday, authorities were still waiting for test results from three people linked to that exposure site, while 10 others had returned negative results.

On Friday, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton revealed traces of COVID-19 had been detected in the Epping and Wollert area and urged residents with the slightest symptoms to get tested.

Health authorities are expected to hold a press conference this afternoon to provide more information.