The state recorded 532 positive cases overnight, a new 24-hour record.
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Six people died overnight, bringing the total to 77 deaths from the coronavirus.
245 Victorians are in hospital and 44 of those are receiving intensive care.
In a press conference this morning, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said pleaded symptomatic people to get tested.
"If you are sick, go get tested. You can't go to work, you can't go to the shops, stay at home," he said.
There are no active cases in the Northern Grampians or Ararat.
Updated active cases will be released this afternoon.
More to come.
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