The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews released a statement today announcing restrictions were easing for metro Melbourne.

Mr Andrews also said people who gather big groups in breach of coronavirus restrictions would face tough new penalties of nearly $5000.

He said there would be no warnings.

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"If you have a party at your house, that is not lawful," Mr Andrews said.

"I can't make it any clearer how important this is. We are so close to beating this thing ... (but) the home environment is one of the riskiest environments."

Face shields are also no longer allowed to be worn on their own, Mr Andrews said.

"Victorians will now be required to wear a fitted face mask, covering the nose and mouth," he said.

"Some of the concessions we made as we adjusted to this new normal - things like wearing a scarf or a bandana or a face shield - will no longer apply."

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