Breaking Victoria has reported its first day without a coronavirus fatality since 13 July, leaving the state death toll at 729 and the national toll at 816.
The positive news came as the state recorded 42 cases in the past 24 hours, up slightly from the 35 reported on Monday. The number of cases with an unknown source, however, is down to 83, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday.
Metropolitan Melbourne's 14-day rolling average is now 52.9 cases per day. The next target for easing coronavirus restrictions in the state is an average daily case rate of 30 to 50 cases over a fortnight by 28 September.Metropolitan Melbourne residents are subject to Stage 4 restrictions and must comply with a curfew between the hours of 8pm and 5am. During the curfew, people in Melbourne can only leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons.
Between 5am and 8pm, people in Melbourne can leave the home for exercise, to shop for necessary goods and services, for work, for health care, or to care for a sick or elderly relative. The full list of restrictions can be found here.People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
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