There have been 70 new cases of COVID recorded in Yarrawonga since Wednesday last week.

Chief executive Elaine Mallows said the outbreak was concerning due to the rapid increase in cases, from a background of quite low numbers.

"However, I am very reassured by the strong community response," she said.

"If the community continue to get tested should they have symptoms or have been exposed, I am confident that we will together limit the overall impact of this outbreak.

Ms Mallows said Yarrawonga Health had this week redeployed staff from its community services to respond to the outbreak.

"This will continue for as long as it is required," she said.

"In addition to our own redeployed staff, I am very thankful for staffing support from Northeast Health Wangaratta and Dorevitch pathology.

Seven Yarrawonga Health staff are currently furloughed due to isolation requirements.

Ms Mallows said encouraged residents to get tested at the mildest of symptoms, but acknowledged some wait times had initially been "lengthy".

We understand that there is high demand for testing, we appreciate your patience and understanding, as the demand for testing is significant," she said.

"We are doing what we can to add testing capacity to ensure that as many people as possible can be tested locally.

"I am pleased to report that we have been able to manage demand for testing, with currently short waiting times.

Where: Yarrawonga Fire Brigade Running Track, Woods Rd, Yarrawonga

When: From 8:30am until capacity is reached

Where: Mulwala Hall, 71 Melbourne st - via back entrance

When: 10:00am - 3:00pm (this Tuesday & Wednesday)

Where: Vincent Road, Wangaratta

When: 8:30am - 3:30pm (7 Days)

Phone: 58710777 for an appointment

When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Where: Lakeside Clinic Lemke Rd, Gateway Island, Wodonga

When: 7:30am - 3:00pm

Where: Corowa Hospital, Redlands Road

When 10:00am - 3:00pm

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