Victoria has reported 113 new coronavirus cases and 23 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Today's figures come after Victoria suffered it second deadliest day of the pandemic yesterday, with 24 coronavirus fatalities and 149 new cases.
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Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to provide more details later today.
Despite today's high figures, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says "Victoria has turned a corner" in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
"This has been a very difficult time, a very frustrating time, a very anxious time," Mr Morrison told a press conference this morning.
He also thanked those across the state and those in border towns in "dealing with the incredible frustration of border restrictions".
The latest numbers come as a hospital in Melbourne's south-east confirmed dozens of coronavirus cases, forcing hundreds of staff into isolation.
More than 600 staff at Frankston Hospital have been isolating for the past few days after confirmation they may have been exposed to the outbreak.
As Coronavirus cases remain high in Victoria, anti-lockdown protesters have taken to the streets in Melbourne's south-east.
Four people were arrested when a demonstration in Dandenong turned violent just after 5.30pm last night, involving about 100 people who marched down the street.
Nine fines were issued, but police say this could increase as investigations are ongoing.
This brings the total number of fines handed out by police in Victoria for COVID-19 breaches to 20,000 during the pandemic.
More to come.
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