VICTORIA'S COVID-19 NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER 24
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* No fatalities leaves the state death toll at 817 and the national figure at 905
* Seven new cases, all in metropolitan Melbourne (Banyule, Dandenong, Wyndham, Maribyrnong, and three in Darebin)
* Of the new cases, six are linked to known cases and one is a previous positive and under investigation
* One of the cases is a student from East Preston Islamic College
* 14-day rolling case average is five for Melbourne, down from 5.5, and 0.2 for regional Victoria
* 10 mystery cases in Melbourne for the fortnight to Wednesday and none for regional Victoria
* 98 active cases across the state, including two in regional Victoria (greater Shepparton)
* Active case numbers have not been below 100 since June 19
* Eight people in hospital, none in ICU
* Seven active cases involving healthcare workers
* 3,039,583 tests have been conducted since the pandemic outbreak, with 17,219 in the latest 24-hour period
POLICE FINES
* 16 people were arrested and 96 fines were issued during an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne on Friday. Offences included failing to wear a face mask and breaching limits for public gatherings.
RESTRICTIONS
* Melburnians limited to travel within 25km of home
* Outdoor gatherings capped at 10 people, from two households
* Face masks must be worn at all times when outside the home
* On-site hospitality and non-essential retailers remain closed
Australian Associated Press