Coronavirus latest: Man who flew from Iran confirmed as tenth case in Victoria
Victorian health officials have confirmed the tenth coronavirus case in the state.
State Health Minister Jenny Mikakos says the man in his 30s became unwell on Sunday after returning to Victoria from Iran last week.
He went to an emergency department after speaking with a nurse on call, with his positive test result confirmed late yesterday.
The man confirmed as the tenth coronavirus case in Victoria had flown to the state from Iran last month. AP
About 10,000 people across Australia have been tested and there are now 39 confirmed cases.
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services says the man became unwell with a mild illness on March 1, four days after returning from Iran on February 26.
He did not display symptoms on his flights to Melbourne and there are no close contacts or casual contacts that are currently of concern.
The man presented to hospital yesterday where he was immediately isolated and tested for coronavirus in accordance with guidelines.
Victorian Health Minister says the man in his 30s became unwell on Sunday and was tested positive for the virus. AAP
From the start of this month, the federal government announced travel restrictions on visitors from Iran who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents.
They did not apply in this case.
The Victorian Government is recommending that people who have travelled to mainland China, Iran, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea or Thailand and become unwell seek medical advice and be tested for coronavirus.
Anyone who suspects they have the virus should call ahead before visiting their GP or a hospital emergency department.
- Reported with AAP
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