* Three deaths, taking the state's toll to 805 and national figure to 893

* The deaths were a woman aged in her 80s and two women in their 90s

* Eight new cases

* 14-day rolling case average 12 for Melbourne and 0.1 for regional Victoria

* Cases with an unknown source from September 17-30: 11 for Melbourne, none for regional Victoria

* 241 total active cases in Victoria, of which two are in regional areas

* 34 people in hospital, with four in ICU including three on ventilators

* 35 active cases involving healthcare workers

* 94 active cases linked to aged care

* More than 2.7 million test results returned, an increase of 11,281 since Friday

* One active case in residential disability, a staff member

TODAY'S CASE BREAKDOWN

* Six of the eight new cases are linked to known outbreaks.

* Four of these are linked to The Butcher Club at Chadstone Shopping Centre, which now numbers 15 cases

* Two are linked to healthcare facilities

* Two are under investigation

ACTIVE CASES IN AGED CARE

* Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor, 30

* Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care, Altona North, 13

* Edenvale Manor Aged Care, Keilor East, 12

* Embracia Moonee Valley, 10

* Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community, Werribee, 7

* Doutta Galla Aged Services, Woornack, 5

* Mercy Place Parkville, 2

* Baptcare Brookview Community Westmeadows, 2

TOP FOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS BY ACTIVE CASES:

Brimbank, 39

Wyndham, 37

Moonee Valley, 21

Melton, 20

POLICE FINES

* 82 fines, including 13 for failing to wear a face mask and 11 at vehicle checkpoints

RESTRICTIONS

* Two-hour exercise limit within five kilometres of work or home

* A household, or maximum of five people from no more than two households, can gather outside

* Religious activities of up to five people, plus one faith leader for outdoor gatherings and ceremonies, are permitted

* From October 12, Melbourne primary school, special school and VCAL students will return to classroom learning

* Gap of just over two weeks before the next easing of Melbourne restrictions (October 19 at the earliest).

Australian Associated Press