Victorian health authorities confirm second case of coronavirus | ABC News

Victoria's chief health officer Brett Sutton has revealed that the state has confirmed its second case of coronavirus.

Mr Sutton said the second case was a Victorian resident aged in his 60s who became unwell on January 23.

The man went to his general practitioner and was tested and was then referred to the Monash Medical Centre where he was tested again.

Dr Sutton said the man had since returned home, where he was in isolation.

The man’s family is undergoing ongoing monitoring and while some have exhibited symptoms none have returned a positive test yet.

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