VICTORIA has recorded no new positive tests for COVID-19 as the doughnut-day streak closes in on a half-month milestone.
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The state has now recorded no new infections for 14 consecutive days.
Three active cases remain and it remains unclear what the origins are of one.
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All active cases are based in Melbourne.
State health authorities received 12,001 tests in the last 24 hours, a drop from 20,819 the day before.
The state government this morning announced $155 million for an Australian Institute for Infectious Disease, to be established in Melbourne, as part of its upcoming budget.
Funding for the $550 million project would be sought from the federal government.
Partnering agencies, including the University of Melbourne, would pitch in $150 million.
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