Victoria's COVID-19 cases back over 1000 new infections

Victoria's COVID-19 cases have grown slightly with 1247 new infections reported today.

Another nine people have died with the virus, while 660 people remain in Victorian hospitals, with 114 patients being in intensive care.

The state's vaccination rates have increased to 92 per cent of Victorians having had their first dose, with 81 per cent of the population being fully vaccinated.

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Melbourne's Carols by Candlelight will welcome back live audiences this year, with up to 10,000 people permitted at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

However, all ticketholders aged 12 years and above must be fully vaccinated in order to attend the event.

The carols event is a Christmas tradition for Melbourne, with many left heartbroken that crowds could not attend last year.

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