Victoria has recorded 1,166 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths as the state enters its first weekend with new relaxed restrictions.
Key points:
- Victoria is expected to hit its milestone of 90 per cent full vaccination for those aged 12 and older this weekend
- Fully vaccinated international students will not have to quarantine when returning to study in Victoria
- The Australian Open has been given approval to go ahead with full capacity by the government
There are now 9,581 active cases of the virus in Victoria, and 453 people have died during the state's current Delta outbreak.
There are 312 people in hospital with COVID-19, with 55 in intensive care and 24 on a ventilator.
The health department says a further 59 people are in intensive care but their infections are no longer considered active.
89 per cent of Victorians aged over 12 are now fully vaccinated, with 6,920 vaccine doses administered at state-run clinics yesterday.
Quarantine scrapped for vaccinated students and athletes
The Victorian government confirmed international students arriving in Melbourne under the new Student Arrivals Plan would not have to quarantine if fully vaccinated.
In order to enter Victoria without quarantine, international arrivals must comply with the government's testing requirements, including testing negative to COVID-19 within 72 hours of their departure.
While vaccination is not mandatory for international arrivals, proof of vaccination is required to attend most university campuses in the state.
The first cohort of international students are scheduled to arrive in December, with the rest expected to return in early 2022.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today announced tennis players competing Australian Open next year will also not have to undergo hotel quarantine if they are fully vaccinated.
All participants including players, officials and family will have to be fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine.
"Victorians can't wait to get back to Melbourne Park for the Open, and it will be a milestone in the return of a major events calendar that supports thousands of jobs and promotes our name internationally," Mr Pakula said.
Victoria rolled back restrictions on major events after nearing its 90 per cent double vaccination target.
Events with fewer than 30,000 people in attendance can go ahead for the fully vaccinated and will not need to submit a COVID-safe plan.
Major events with more than 30,000 attending such as the Boxing Day Test and the Australian Open. will not be subject to attendance or density caps but will need to submit a COVID-safe plan for approval.
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