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There are two active coronavirus cases in regional Victoria, as Premier Daniel Andrews thanked regional communities for their "commitment and hard work".
"We have got these numbers down and are keeping them down," Mr Andrews said.
A weekend weather forecast featuring sunshine and warm temperatures has led to the Premier calling for people across the state to act responsibly and in line with the rules in place.
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"Our next steps will only be possible if we have a proper public health response," Mr Andrews said.
"As each day unfolds we get a clearer and clearer picture of how much virus is out there and what steps can be safely taken."
Chief health officer, Professor Brett Sutton, said new case numbers continue to trend in the right direction.
"The vast majority of cases are now linked to known outbreaks, but it's important to know those outbreaks still have complexities to them," Professsor Sutton said.
"The objective is to have no community transmission."
Earlier
Victoria has recorded eight new coronavirus cases since Friday, with three more lives lost.
The Victorian death toll from coronavirus is 805.
The 14-day average number of new cases in regional Victoria is 0.1.
As of Friday afternoon, there are still no active COVID-19 cases in central Victoria.
Department of Health and Human Services data released on Friday showed the only active cases in regional Victoria were in the Colac Otway, East Gippsland, and Mitchell shires.
The last active case in central Victoria was listed in the Macedon Ranges on Tuesday.
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