Victoria records 1036 new local coronavirus cases as 80 per cent vaccination target reached - The Australian

The coronavirus continues to spread in Victoria. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Sarah Matray

Victoria has recorded 1036 new local coronavirus infections overnight - the lowest number of cases since September 29.

The Sunday numbers come as Victoria clinched an 80 per cent double dose vaccination target for those aged 16 and above.

Congratulations, Victoria.

More than 80 per cent of us aged 16+ are now fully vaccinated and we thank each and every one of you for playing your part. pic.twitter.com/dy7ewi0335

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) October 30, 2021

There were 12 new deaths associated with Covid-19 in the state. The deaths take the toll from the current outbreak to 305.

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The new cases were found from more than 56,000 test results processed yesterday and brings the number of active infections in the state to 22,013.

Victorians line up in their cars to be COVID tested at Albert Park in Melbourne. On Sunday, the stare recorded its lowest number of new locally-acquired cases since September 29. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

22,369 vaccine doses were distributed at state-run clinics yesterday, bringing the total number of jabs to more than 4.5 million.

702 people were hospitalised and 128 of those were in ICU.

Eased restrictions linked to the vaccination milestone were eased two days early, on Friday.

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic#COVID19VicDatapic.twitter.com/ZRGGY0OtFf

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) October 30, 2021

Those relaxed rules meant shops, gyms and other retail businesses could reopen.

Masks were also scrapped outdoors and most indoor settings – including restaurants, pubs, gyms and hairdressers – opened with no caps if all staff and patrons are fully vaccinated.

Most outdoor settings now have a limit of up to 500 people, where staff and patrons are fully vaccinated.

The same indoor and outdoor settings now also apply to host weddings, funerals and religious gatherings if all attendees are fully vaccinated, with caps of 30 people for weddings, funerals and religious gatherings if vaccination status is unknown.

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Victoria records 1036 new local coronavirus cases as 80 per cent vaccination target reached - The Australian
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