A Newport footballer has tested positive to COVID-19, as six new locally acquired cases were recorded on Thursday.
The Western Region Football League (WRFL) said the senior player from Newport Football Club received the positive result yesterday.
The player participated in the West Footscray versus Newport senior men’s match at Shorten Reserve in West Footscray on Saturday, July 31 at 2.15pm.
“The player began to feel unwell this week and did not attend club training on Tuesday, and was confirmed as having COVID-19 on Wednesday,” the league said in a statement.
“On learning of the positive case, Newport Football Club immediately advised all players and officials to get tested and isolate until further notice.
“The matter is in the hands of the DHHS … and the WRFL in conjunction with AFL Victoria will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
Coles at Yarraville has been added as a tier two exposure site after a case attended the supermarket on Thursday, July 29, between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.
The health advice for a tier two site is to get tested urgently and isolate until a negative result is received.
People should continue to monitor for symptoms and get tested again if symptoms appear.
