Victoria has recorded its sixth consecutive day of no new coronavirus cases or deaths.
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There are 20 active cases in Victoria, all in metropolitan Melbourne.
The 14-day average in metropolitan Melbourne is 1.4 and there are two cases with an unknown source.
Victoria moves to COVID Normal when there are no new cases for 28 days, no active cases in Victoria state-wide and no outbreaks of concern in other states or territories.
Regional Victoria has not had a new case for more than two weeks.
Late yesterday, the last remaining active case of COVID-19 linked to an aged care facility outbreak in Victoria was cleared.
The last day with no active cases in the Victorian aged care sector was June 15.
Two cases of coronavirus are in hospital, with none in intensive care
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio said while a virus elimination strategy was never the goal, it was promising to see six days of zeros.
"The only thing that will allow us to contemplate that is a vaccine," she said.
"It's not over yet of course but we need to remain vigilant and diligent in the way we keep our distance and keep ourselves and our families safe.
"No-one can be absolutely sure there isn't virus out there. We should always presume there is virus out there.
"We don't want to see this virus re-emerge."
Ms D'Ambrosio today announced one of the world's largest lithium-ion batteries will be built in Victoria to support the state's transition to renewable energy.
She has directed the Australian Energy Market Operator to sign a contract with renewable energy specialist Neoen to deliver a new Tesla battery to transform Victoria's energy system and improve reliability.
The 300 megawatt battery will be installed near the Moorabool Terminal Station, just outside Geelong, and will be ready by the 2021-22 summer. Construction of the battery will create more than 85 jobs.
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