PATRICIA KARVELAS:Professor Michael Kidd is the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and my guest tonight. Professor Kidd, thank you for your time.PROFESSOR MICHAEL KIDD: Thanks Patricia.PATRICIA KARVELAS:Firstly, how concerned are you about the rise of community transmission that appears to be happening in Victoria?PROFESSOR MICHAEL KIDD: Look, we're very concerned about what's happening in Victoria, but also very assured by the vigorous response which has taken place and been led by the health authorities in the state.
We've seen a significant increase in the number of tests which are being carried out in Melbourne, especially in those affected local government areas.