Victorian government investigating coronavirus cases in healthcare workers

Amidst the latest record of coronavirus deaths, the Victorian government is looking at how frontline health workers are being infected with covid-19.

Advocates are urging the Victorian government to take steps to protect the state's disability care sector from coronavirus outbreaks. Source: AAP

Daniel Andrews said work into how those on the frontline are contracting the virus is ongoing and that the state government will provide a "very detailed breakdown" into workforce transmission next week. 

Early analysis indicates the majority of healthcare workers are acquiring COVID-19 outside their workplace, the premier added. 

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A resident is taken from the Epping Hardens Aged Care Home. Source: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images