GP clinic closed in Melbourne after doctor tests positive for corona virus
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Mar 7, 2020 11:40
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A doctor who recently returned from the US and since treated dozens of patients has become Victoria's 11th confirmed coronavirus case, health authorities have said.
State Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said the GP was confirmed to have the virus last night, six days after returning from overseas, and was now recovering at home.
The doctor, from the Toorak Clinic in Malvern Road, consulted about 70 patients between March 2 - 6, Ms Mikakos said.He also treated two patients at a nursing home in Malvern during that time.
The nursing home residents have been isolated in their rooms and the Toorak Clinic has been closed until further notice.
All patients seen by the doctor and clinic staff are being contacted by the Department of Health and Human Services and are required to isolate themselves at home for 14 days.
