Record number of new coronavirus cases in Victoria, two new deaths

Victoria has broken its daily record for coronavirus cases with 484 confirmed overnight.

The state's COVID-19 tally now sits at 6739 cases.

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Among the state's new cases, 97 were connected to known and contained outbreaks and 387 were under investigation.

Two more people have also lost their lives.

Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed two men in their 90s connected to aged care facilities passed away from the virus overnight.

"I will again take this opportunity to send our best wishes to their loved ones, their friends and family," he said.

"This will be a very challenging, very sad time for them, and we send our love and best wishes to them."

There are 205 Victorians in hospital, including 40 in intensive care.

An alarming new analysis conducted by the Victorian government shows nearly nine out of 10 residents did not self-isolate upon experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

The detailed analysis measured 3810 cases between July 7 and 21.

"I'm very unhappy and very sad to have to report that nearly nine in 10 - or 3400 cases - did not isolate between when they first felt sick and when they went to get a test," Mr Andrews said.

"That's an interesting measure in that people have felt sick, they've got symptoms, and they've kept going shopping, they've kept going to work."

The premier slammed Victorians who ignored their symptoms and continued to go out into the community as per normal.

"That is the only thing that you can and must do. And if people don't do that, then we will continue to see numbers increase."

Further analysis revealed more than half of Victorians did not self-isolate after getting tested for COVID-19.

"I'm equally saddened to have to report that 53 per cent - or 2,056 of those 3,810 cases - did not isolate - that is, did not stay at home and have no contact with anybody else - between when they had their test taken and when they got the results of that test," Mr Andrews said.

Mr Andrews said the state would be in a "much longer" lockdown than six weeks if its "stark" coronavirus numbers did not begin to plummet.

"Unless we have people who get tested staying at home and isolating until they get their results, then we will not see these numbers come down," he said.

"They will continue to go up and up."

Victoria's key coronavirus outbreaks

•             69 cases have been linked to St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Fawkner

•             54 cases have been linked to Estia Health in Ardeer

•             37 cases have been linked to Glendale Aged Care facility in Werribee

•             30 cases have been linked to Arcare Aged Care in Craigieburn

•             26 cases have been linked to Estia Health in Heidelberg

•             20 cases have been linked to Baptcare Wyndham Lodge in Werribee

•             18 cases have been linked to Embracia Aged Care Moonee Valley in Avondale Heights

•             61 cases have been linked to Somerville Retail Services in Tottenham

•             47 cases have been linked to JBS in Brooklyn

•             24 cases have been linked to LaManna in Essendon

•             17 cases have been linked to Australian Lamb Company in Colac

There has also been a new outbreak identified in aged care at Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth, with two cases in staff and one case in a resident.

Woolworths employee tests positive to COVID-19

Another Woolworths staff member has tested positive to coronavirus in Melbourne's south-east.

The employee last worked at the Keysborough supermarket on Saturday.

A Woolworths spokesperson said they became aware of the case yesterday, causing the store to shut at 8pm overnight for deep cleaning before reopening again today.

"We're making contact with our Keysborough team members and will provide our full support to those required to self-isolate in line with advice from the health authorities," the spokesperson said.

"While the risk of transmission to customers and team members is low, the safety and wellbeing of the local community is our priority.

"Customers and team members should be assured they can continue to safely shop and work at our Keysborough supermarket."

Customers who shopped at the store on Saturday and feel unwell in the next two weeks should contact the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Poultry plant closes after positive cases

A poultry plant has shut down in Melbourne's north after five employees tested positive to COVID-19.

Ingham's confirmed in a statement today its Thomastown plant had temporarily closed following the coronavirus cases.

The positive infections join numerous other abattoirs riddled with virus cases, including JBS in Brooklyn, the Australian Lamb Company in Colac and Cedar Meats earlier this year.

Ingham's CEO and managing director Jim Leighton said the company was working with Victorian health authorities to ensure appropriate protocols were in place.

"The closure of Thomastown is a proactive step taken on our part, and we are well prepared to manage through this disruption," he said.

Contingency plans have been put in place to minimise disruption to operations.

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