Several COVID-19 restrictions were lifted as Victoria reaches zero active cases of coronavirus on Tuesday.
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It is the first time Victoria has had no active cases since December 10.
Masks will no longer be required in Victorian retail settings from 6pm on Friday.
The cap on private gatherings will increase from 30 people to 100.
Up to 200 people will be allowed to gather in public settings, up from 100.
The 75 per cent cap on office workers will be removed, enabling all employees to return.
Indoor non-seated entertainment venues will be allowed to welcome more patrons, and the cap on patrons on dance floors will lift.
Larger crowds will also be allowed at major sporting events.
Masks will still be required in some settings, including on public transport, in rideshare vehicles and in taxis.
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Victorians will still need to carry their masks and wear them if they cannot maintain distancing.
The latest data means it is now 25 days without a locally-acquired COVID-19 cases and 15 days since the last hotel quarantine case.
In the past 24 hours 13,549 test results were received in Victoria.
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