No changes to COVID-19 case numbers in Wimmera

There is still one active case in Horsham, though this is a person who contracted the virus in Melbourne has not visited western Victoria.

There are no active cases in any other shire in the Wimmera.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Premier pleads for vigilance as restrictions ease

Premier Daniel Andrews has called for regional Victorians to remain vigilant as they move to more relaxed restrictions under the third step of the roadmap.

As of 11:59pm on Wednesday, travel restrictions within regional Victoria have been eased, reasons to leave the home removed and larger outdoor gatherings allowed.

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"I'll just just say this to regional Victorians: the rules have changed, but there are still rules. It's really important that regional Victorians remain vigilant," Mr Andrews said.

"Every regional Victorian is obligated, having given so much and having done so much to create this sense of absolute optimism, to make sure that they remain vigilant following different rules, but rules nonetheless."

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