Victoria records 1036 new COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

Victoria has recorded 1036 new COVID-19 cases overnight and 12 new deaths as the state edges towards a full reopening from virus restrictions.

The state's full vaccination rate of eligible residents aged 16 and over has now hit 80 per cent, with more than 4.5 million doses administered in total.

Currently more than 700 Victorians are hospitalised with the virus, with 128 of those in ICU.

There are 22,013 active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria.

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