Victoria has recorded 120 new coronavirus cases overnight from over 56,500 tests.
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Of the locally acquired cases, 64 have been linked to known cases and outbreaks.
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Another 33,455 Victorians received a vaccine dose taking the states total to 2,449,255.
Victoria's active coronavirus case tally now sits at 900.
Premier Daniel Andrews along with the Victorian Chief Health Officer will finalise details Wednesday morning for a plan to reopen.
Mr Andrews said that plan would include thresholds of how many cases the state can tolerate when reopening.
It comes as the state's first COVID-19 related death was recorded on Tuesday.
A women in her 60s from Hume and the other in her 40s from Darebin who both died in their respective homes had both been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton confirmed the news on Tuesday night.
"Sadly, the Department has today been notified of the death of two Victorians diagnosed with COVID-19," he said.
"We send our deepest condolences to the families and communities involved - and we will be working with them to give them the support and guidance they need over the coming days.
"We know COVID-19 symptoms can rapidly worsen. If this is happening to you (or someone you know or live with) and help is required, please seek medical care. If it's an emergency, call Triple Zero.
"More information will be available as these matters are investigated."
The deaths will be recorded in Wednesday's COVID-19 figures.
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