VICTORIA'S COVID-19 NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER 8
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* No deaths, leaving the state toll at 809 and the national figure on 897
* 11 new cases, with six linked to known outbreaks - including three to the Frankston family cluster - and two new regional cases
* 14-day rolling case average is 9.7 for Melbourne and 0.4 for regional Victoria
* Mystery cases in the two weeks from September 22 to October 5: 14 for Melbourne, none for regional Victoria
* 203 active cases in the state, including four in regional Victoria
* 17 people in hospital, with one in ICU and none on a ventilator
* 25 active cases involving healthcare workers
* 50 active cases linked to aged care
* 2,795,529 test results returned, an increase of 15,298 since Wednesday
* One active case in residential disability, involving a staff member
* A positive case in Mildura is being re-tested and is not a definite positive
CHADSTONE/KILMORE OUTBREAKS
* Chadstone Butcher Club outbreak is at 31 cases
* Three cases in the Kilmore cluster, one new (cluster sparked by a Chadstone case visiting Oddfellows Cafe in Kilmore)
* More than 500 people tested in Kilmore, half of those results returned
* One Chadstone case lives in Frankston, has infected 10 close contacts in that suburb
KEY AGED CARE OUTBREAKS
* 23 active cases linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases 51)
* 8 Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East (23)
* 7 Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (46)
* 4 Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (81)
OTHER KEY OUTBREAKS
* 6 active cases linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases 6)
* 6 Frankston Family outbreak (11)
* 5 Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (8)
POLICE FINES
* 69 fines, including 23 for failing to wear a face mask and seven at vehicle checkpoints
RESTRICTIONS
* Two-hour exercise limit within five kilometres of work or home
* A household, or maximum of five people from no more than two households, can gather outside
* Religious activities of up to five people, plus one faith leader for outdoor gatherings and ceremonies, are permitted
* From October 12, Melbourne primary school, special school and VCAL students will return to classroom learning
* Gap of just under two weeks before the next easing of Melbourne restrictions (October 19 at the earliest).
Sources: Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria Police
Australian Associated Press
