Cricket fans have been warned to be aware of signs and symptoms of coronavirus after a man tested positive in the days after the T20 World Cup final at the MCG.

The Victorian government on Thursday confirmed six new cases in the state, bringing the total to 27.

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The new cases include six men aged between 30 and 70 and all are recovering at home in isolation.

Five of the cases have a history of international travel, and one is a close contact of a confirmed case.

The health department has revealed one of the public exposure sites for the current cases is the T20 World Cup final at the MCG on Sunday night.

The match was attended by a crowd of 86,174 people.

The person sat in section N42 (level two) of the MCC Members stand for the match, with 5.15pm to 11.30pm the listed time for potential exposure.

“The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has advised of the patron’s diagnosis and has classified it as a low risk of spreading COVID-19 to surrounding members of the public and staff,” the MCC said on Thursday.

“The patron sat on Level 2 of the Northern Stand at the MCG in section N42.

“The DHHS recommends that those who were seated in N42 at Sunday’s event should continue to go about their normal routine, with an increased focus on hygiene measures, and should any flu-like symptoms emerge to consult with a medical professional.”

The MCG is set to host more than 80,000 fans for the AFL season opener between Richmond and Carlton next Thursday night.

That game and future events could be held behind closed doors should the government place a ban on mass gatherings.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Molly Strano climbs into the crowd after the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup Final match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 08, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images) Credit: Mike Owen / Getty Images

But with the season to go ahead as things stand, the MCC has taken steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

“As a precautionary measure (the MCC has) undertaken intensive cleaning of the affected section,” a statement said.

The MCG is understood to be the second sport-related exposure site in Victoria after a fan attended a Super Rugby game at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

However, the Formula One Grand Prix circuit at Albert Park remains under threat with eight team personnel currently awaiting results of coronavirus tests.

“This situation is evolving rapidly, and we expect to see more and more cases of COVID-19,” Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said.

“For the virus to spread, extended close personal contact is most likely required. But visitors to locations where cases have been should be aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19.

“Close personal contact is at least 15 minutes face-to-face or more than two hours in the same room.”

Sutton told 3AW on Thursday that positive tests among F1 staff could lead to the cancellation of the race weekend.

Exposure sites for current COVID-19 cases in Victoria