Victoria marks third day of zero local cases as vaccine rollout begins

Victoria has recorded its third day of zero local coronavirus cases, marking a triple 'donut day' as the state begins its vaccine rollout.

However, testing numbers dropped to 8277 results in the past 24 hours.

There are 25 active cases remaining in the state.

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The state's third consecutive day of zero cases gives hope the Holiday Inn outbreak has been brought under control.

Health Minister Martin Foley reassured Victorians the cluster was "increasingly under control" at the weekend.

"The Holiday Inn cluster is increasingly under control but it's far from being over and vigilance needs to be maintained," he said on Saturday.

The positive news comes as Victoria became the first state to officially begin the vaccine rollout this morning.

Head of infection prevention at Monash Health, Professor Rhonda Stuart, was the first Victorian recipient of the Pfizer vaccine, getting the jab about 7.30am.

About 100 healthcare workers are expected to be vaccinated in the first Monash Health clinic today.

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