On the 200th day since the state of emergency was declared, we can reveal Warrnambool residents were the most well behaved compared with other Victorian regional centres.

Only 23 COVID-related offences were recorded in Warrnambool between March and June, according to Crime Statistics Agency data.

It marks the lowest out of the state's regional cities, with 212 in Geelong, 120 in Latrobe, 109 in Bendigo, 78 in Ballarat, 76 in Wodonga, 75 in Mildura, 60 in Shepparton, 36 in Horsham and 35 in Wangaratta.

Across the south-west, Colac Otway Shire recorded 86 COVID-19 offences, Corangamite 71, Southern Grampians 34, Glenelg 15 and Moyne 7.

Western Region Division 2 Superintendent Martin Hardy praised the behaviour of the Warrnambool community who have been complying with the Chief Health Officer directions over the past few months.

"We have been pleased to see that the majority of people in the Warrnambool region are adhering to the Chief Health Officer directions, socially distancing and wearing face masks," Supt. Hardy said.

"We want to see this behaviour continue as we all work together to slow the spread of coronavirus.

"Police will continue to enforce the directions of the Chief Health Officer and won't hesitate to issue fines if people are found to be doing the wrong thing.

"Thankfully, the selfish and blatant disregard for the CHO directions is the exception, as the overwhelming majority of people in the region have done the right thing.

"It is crucial we all work together, look out for each other and abide by these measures for the health of every Victorian."

June 24 marked 100 days since Victoria had been in a state of emergency, at which time the state had 1884 cases, an increase of 20 from the day before. The virus had claimed 20 lives.

At that time Warrnambool, Glenelg, Moyne and Corangamite Shires had zero cases of coronavirus.

A month later by July 24 Victoria had 3734 cases, an increase of 300 from the day before. 56 people had died from COVID-19.

There were zero cases in Warrnambool and Moyne, one in Corangamite, 43 in Colac-Otway Shire and three in Glenelg Shire.

By August 24 there were 3731 active cases of coronavirus in Victoria, an increase of 116 overnight. 430 people had died from the virus.

There were seven cases of coronavirus in Warrnambool, 11 in Colac-Otway Shire, and two in Glenelg Shire.

A month later on September 24 there were 532 active cases, an increase of 12. 773 people had died from coronavirus, an increase of two.

October 3 marks 200 days since Daniel Andrews declared a state of emergency in Victoria.

To date, the last time Warrnambool had a case of coronavirus was on September 15.

The last case in Moyne was August 19, Glenelg was August 24 and Corangamite was September 10.

Colac's peak last month was on September 11 at 33 cases.

In a survey by The Standard, 28 per cent of the 63 respondents said they were either stood down from work or had their hours reduced and only 34 per cent were given the option to work from home.

Of those who worked from home, 40 per cent said they did not enjoy working from home and many wanted the option of flexible office and home working conditions when restrictions ease.

In terms of mental health, 58 per cent of respondents said lockdown had negatively impacted their mental health, a rise compared to the survey The Standard conducted to mark the 100^th day of the state of emergency.

Over half the survey respondents believe the state and federal governments had done a good job in responding to the pandemic and more than 85 per cent believe it is a good idea for children to return to school.

Masks have proven to be a divisive topic with 46 per cent of respondents saying they will continue wearing them post-pandemic.

The pandemic appears to have decreased interest in sport with most responders believing the break from sport will negatively impact participation and many state they have not branched out into other sporting codes.

"It can go both ways," one respondent said. "People that live for sport will continue because that's the way they are but due to COVID some people might also have a 'life too short' mentality and don't want to be spending weekends playing sport."

"Once people stop playing sport, so many won't have the energy or drive to return to it," another wrote.

"I don't think it will impact positively as people have realised how much freedom there can be over the weekends because they are not committed to sport," one wrote.

Mr Andrews announced a state of disaster on August 2 and regional Victoria reverted back to stage 3 restrictions.

Many respondents said the decision to return to lockdown left them feeling devastated.

"(I felt) frustrated, angry and a sense of hopelessness," one respondent said.

"It was inevitable but quite distressing," another person said.

"I felt safe and reassured that our government was doing the utmost to protect me and my family," one wrote.

Most respondents agreed the pandemic had changed their lives and many suggested they will appreciate travelling and seeing their families and friends more post-pandemic.

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