Victoria has recorded five new coronavirus deaths, taking the state toll to 771 and the national figure to 859, as the daily case number dropped to 15.
The 14-day new case average for Melbourne also dropped below 30 to 29.4, while it is down to 1.1 for regional areas.
Schools, childcare and some workplaces would open, along with outdoor pools, while personal trainers could operate with two clients.Second consecutive day of no locally acquired cases for NSW The state government unveiled a $30 million package on Tuesday to upgrade 50 public sector aged care services across Melbourne and regional areas.
Metropolitan Melbourne residents are subject to Stage 4 restrictions and must comply with a curfew between the hours of 9pm and 5am.
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