Victorian COVID cases jump as 90% vaccination threshold approaches

Victoria has recorded another 996 locally acquired COVID cases and nine deaths:

By comparison, NSW has recorded 231 cases and zero deaths:

The next chart plots to rise in daily cases across both states, with Victoria’s jumping as typically happens mid week:

Active cases also continue to trend lower:

Hospital cases continue to trend lower:

As do ICU admissions:

Victoria is forecast to hit its 90% fully vaccinated threshold on 22 November. Accordingly, the state government has confirmed that some restrictions will be further eased at this time, including the abolition of density limits for hospitality venues and no limits on household visitors. Face masks will also no longer be mandatory indoors, except in high-risk locations such as public transport.