The number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Victoria has jumped back above 100 after three consecutive days in double digits.
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There were 113 new cases recorded in the 24 hours up until 11.59pm on Wednesday.
Sadly, there were also 15 new deaths recorded.
More information about the new cases will be released later today.
In Ballarat there were five active cases on Wednesday night. Ballarat Health Services said there were no people being treated in hospital or requiring care at home.
Premier Daniel Andrews is preparing to announce the government's plan for a pathway out of the current lockdown on Sunday, when he releases separate roadmaps for Melbourne and regional Victoria which are under stage four and stage three restrictions, respectively.
He's also expected to include detail on what will happen to the retail and hospitality sectors in Melbourne, which have been shut down for weeks.
On Wednesday, Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton warned the need for mandatory mask-wearing could remain in Melbourne and regional Victoria beyond the scheduled end of the current lockdown on September 13.
"I think we'll see masks for the next month in one form or another," he said.
"It may not be all settings at all times."
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A supposed leaked government document, published by the Herald Sun this morning, showed the apparent pathway out of current stage four lockdowns in Melbourne.
It did not mention regional Victoria.
However, the details have not been confirmed by the government.
The draft document published by the Herald Sun did not mention masks.
Professor Sutton also said the Melbourne curfew could also be continued.
"It'll be a consideration to continue (curfew)," he said.
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