More than 15,000 people were tested for the virus yesterday, the Department of Health says.

Victoria's active case numbers remain at one.

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Bendigo Health has administered just over 2000 vaccines as the Loddon Mallee region roll-out reaches a key milestone.

Almost every aged care resident in the region has now received their first dose.

In Queensland, restrictions have eased early for locked down residents.

It comes after huge testing numbers and the stemming of new cases linked to known outbreaks including in the greater Brisbane area.

Less-stringent restrictions remain in place in Queensland.

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