Two schools have today shut after four students linked to one family tested positive to coronavirus.
Two students are from Pakenham Springs Primary School and two students are from St Dominic’s Primary School in Broadmeadows.
Pakenham Springs Primary School acting principal Renee Cotterell said: “Students and staff who have attended the school are required to remain at home while contact tracing occurs.”
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton confirmed St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School was closed this morning for cleaning.
Both schools have been closed for cleaning and close contacts, including classmates and teachers, have been told to self isolate for 14 days.
The four children are all linked to an outbreak from one family from Coburg.
A total of 11 family members from that cluster have now tested positive to the virus.
He said 11 cases were now linked to the outbreak, which began in Coburg, and includes two pupils at Pakenham Springs Primary School.
“There are a number of children in those households and for that reason, two schools are now closed today,” Professor Sutton said.
The school will undergo a deep clean over the next three days.
The Department of Health and Human Services said extensive contact tracing for members of the extended family was underway.
Victoria has recorded 12 new coronavirus cases, bringing the state’s total to 1732.