40 of the new cases are linked to known outbreaks and 10 mystery cases are under investigation.

More than 29,800 vaccines were delivered in the 24 hours to midnight yesterday, and more than 48,400 tests were received.

Yesterday Victoria recorded 71 new cases, of which 55 were not in isolation.

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The Shepparton cluster grew to 36 cases yesterday. It is not yet known how many of the state's 50 new cases are linked to the outbreak.

It comes as police revealed they were looking into reports of a large funeral held in the town.

Asked on Monday if he would consider implementing more restrictions in light of the growing outbreak, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said "there's not too many more restrictions we can put on".

"Ultimately the thing that will make a difference in bringing these numbers down further is compliance with these current rules and I know it's incredibly difficult," the Premier said.

NSW recorded 818 new cases yesterday and three deaths.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said everyone was going through "the roller-coaster ride of emotions" as case numbers went up and down, but residents should focus instead on the number of vaccinations.

"Every state is going to have to learn to live with COVID," she said.

"... You can't keep delta out forever."

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