Victoria has reported 1,232 new COVID-19 infections and a further nine deaths, as the state probes another two suspected Omicron variant cases.
Health authorities in Victoria say the state is managing 11,224 active cases, down slightly from 11,331 on Wednesday.An attendee at Sunday's Liberal Party state council at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has tested positive for COVID-19.
Patrons who were fully vaccinated can come out of isolation if they have had a negative test on or after 6 December, but will need to have another test on Sunday. NSW Health is also trying to track down 140 people who signed into a Cadman Cruise on Sydney Harbour on Friday night, after five cases were linked to the event.Dr Chant said transmission was "predominantly occurring in vaccinated individuals" who experienced mild symptoms.
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