
THE state's COVID-19 case numbers remain steady at 1,534, however there were 13 more deaths.
A total of 748 patients are in hospital with virus-related health issues on Tuesday.
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Health workers tested over 83,000 people for COVID 19 over the same period.
More than 24,000 people had a vaccination needle as the countdown continued to a new round of eased restrictions on Friday night.
Preparations to bring Melbourne restrictions back in line with regional Victoria's continued.
They came with a warning from chief health officer Brett Sutton that regional Victorians should "prepare themselves" for spikes in COVID-19 case numbers as more tourists hit the road from 6pm on Friday.
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Allanah Sciberras
Journalist reporting on crime, local council and general news for daily newspaper, The Bendigo Advertiser. Contact me via allanah.sciberras@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist reporting on crime, local council and general news for daily newspaper, The Bendigo Advertiser. Contact me via allanah.sciberras@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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