New reported cases fell across the region, with the most being reported in Horsham (19), Ararat (17) and Buloke (13).

There are now a total of 76 active COVID-19 cases in the Horsham municipality, down from 175 yesterday according to the Victorian government.

Elswhere, Northern Grampians Shire recorded just 1 new case, as did West Wimmera Shire, while Hindmarsh recorded 2 and Yarriambiack recorded 3.

Elsewhere, Pyrenees Shire recorded 9 new cases, Ballarat recorded 206 and Greater Bendigo recorded 173.

Overall, cases fell across the state while hospitalisations tipped over 1000.

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Northern Grampians Shire: 17 active cases (+1)

Buloke Shire: 29 active cases (+13)

Hindmarsh Shire: 11 active cases (+2)

Horsham Rural City: 76 active cases (+19)

Ararat Rural City: 117 active cases (+17)

Yarriambiack Shire: 10 active cases (+3)

West Wimmera Shire: 6 active cases (+1)

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