Victoria has recorded its 29th consecutive day of no new COVID-19 cases, surpassing the benchmark for eliminating the virus.
No positive results were returned from more than 9000 tests in the past 24 hours.
At the peak of the second wave, on August 11, Victoria reached 7880 active cases.
The last COVID-19 patient in a Victorian hospital was discharged on Monday, leaving the state without an active case, and Friday marked four weeks since the last new case was diagnosed.
Health authorities say 28 days with no new infections means the virus has been eliminated from the community, given that period represents two 14-day incubation periods.
Tweet from @VicGovDHHS
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews published a reminder on Facebook that face coverings are still required inside enclosed areas, and in situations where people cannot socially distance.
“Good morning to everyone except those wearing their mask under their nose at the supermarket,” he wrote.
Victoria’s milestone means other states will begin welcoming travellers from the state once more.
NSW lifted restrictions for Victorian travellers on Monday, while Queensland and South Australia will reopen their borders from December 1.
Western Australia is now the only state or territory with closed borders to Victoria.
WA Premier Mark McGowan said he would make an announcement in the coming week about allowing Victorians back into his state.
-with AAP
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