Health Minister Martin Foley announced authorities would be conducting a COVID-19 compliance blitz across the state, as Victoria moves one step closer to further restrictions being eased.

Speaking outside the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Mr Foley said the Department of Justice and Community Safety blitz, which will involve Victoria Police, authorised Department of Health and Human Services officers and WorkSafe investigators, would target high risk workplaces.

"We need to make sure the enormous sacrifices and progress Victorians have made over the pandemic are sustained," Mr Foley said.

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The continued wearing of masks, keeping social distance and density limits at businesses would form part of the blitz.

"We know there are reports from businesses, workers and members of the community about how social distancing, mask wearing and other arrangements have not in all instances been complied with," Mr Foley said.

"Overwhelmingly, businesses are doing the right thing, but it has to be sustained and we must remain vigilant."

Mr Foley said Victorians will learn more on Sunday about the next steps of the government's COVID roadmap.

Following the eighth consecutive day of no new coronavirus cases or deaths, Mr Foley said there remains eight active COVID-19 cases in Victoria, including two hospitalisations.

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Victoria has not recorded a new coronavirus case or death in seven days and is on the cusp of further restrictions being eased from Monday.

Data from the Department of Health and Human Services said there were no new COVID-19 cases and no lives lost to the virus in the last 24 hours.

There are two active coronavirus cases in Victoria with an unknown source.

The 14-day rolling average of new cases in metropolitan Melbourne is 0.9, while the regional Victorian figure is zero.

The most notable of the restrictions expected to ease from Monday is the metropolitan Melbourne-regional Victoria checkpoints, which has restricted travel.

Other proposed changes could include more visitors to the home, an expansion of outdoor public gatherings and the reopening of indoor and outdoor entertainment venues.

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