Victoria records 12 new cases, 1 death
Victoria has recorded 12 new coronavirus cases as Melburnians flocked to popular beaches to see their friends.
Victoria has recorded 12 new coronavirus cases and one death overnight.
New Department of Health figures reveal a slight rise from the eight new cases recorded on Saturday.
The state’s death toll is now 806.
No matter what the weather is like, it is important that we follow public health advice. It has taken an incredible effort from every Victorian to get to this point, please continue to protect yourself & your community as we move toward COVID Normal.
— VicGovDHHS (@VicGovDHHS) October 3, 2020
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The important 14-day case average marker for metropolitan Melbourne stands at 11.9 and 0.2 for regional Victoria.
Under Victoria’s roadmap to reopening, restrictions will be eased in the city after October 19 if the average is less than five.
Residents are now permitted to meet outside in groups of up to five people from two households.
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