VICTORIA'S COVID-19 NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER 26
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* Victoria reported zero COVID-19 cases and deaths for the first time since June 9
* The state death toll remains 817, the national figure 905
* The 14-day rolling case average is 3.6 for Melbourne, down from 4.6, and 0.2 for regional Victoria
* Seven mystery cases in Melbourne for the fortnight to Friday, none for regional Victoria
* 91 active cases across the state, including two in regional Victoria (both in greater Shepparton)
* Seven people in hospital, none in ICU
* Four active cases linked to aged care
* Six active cases involving healthcare workers
* More than three million tests conducted since the pandemic began, 14,024 in the latest 24-hour period
NORTHERN SUBURBS OUTBREAK
* 39 cases across 11 households, 22 active cases
* 380 people contacted over the weekend in Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Moreland and Nillumbik local government areas about potential exposures, testing sites and how to access support
* 4353 test results confirmed by Monday afternoon - all negative
POLICE FINES
* 36 fines handed out for breaching the chief health officer's directions across the state, including six for not wearing face masks and nine at vehicle checkpoints
RESTRICTIONS
* Major easing of Melbourne restrictions from midnight Tuesday, with all retail to reopen. The same applies to cafes, restaurants and pubs, with restrictions on numbers
* Outdoor public gatherings still capped at 10 but can include as many as 10 households - up from two
* No more restrictions on reasons for leaving home
* Several other restrictions also eased
* From November 8, 25km travel rule scrapped, the "ring of steel" between Melbourne and regional Victoria ends and further easing of restrictions across many categories. Melbourne gyms to reopen.
Australian Associated Press