Victoria has recorded another 279 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 16 deaths.
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Premier Daniel Andrews said of those deaths, 11 were linked to aged care.
This brings the state's death toll to 309.
Premier Daniel Andrews said there were 451 cases in regional areas.
"All of those in regional Victoria - come forward and get tested as soon as possible," he said.
NSW has recorded just five new COVID-19 cases in the same 24 hours.
The possibility of stage four restrictions in regional areas - prompted by rising coronavirus numbers in Bendigo and Ballarat - could also be introduced in other areas like the North East, the Victorian Premier has warned.
Daniel Andrews told regional media on Friday that even if the numbers say the North East has no cases, the rise in "mystery cases" across Victoria means the government can no longer be sure.
