Daniel Andrews says lockdown 'is working', as Victoria's daily coronavirus infections drop below 100

For the first time in almost two months, Victoria's number of new daily coronavirus cases has dropped below 100. But there have been 18 more deaths.

People exercise at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne. Source: AAP Image/Michael Dodge

Victoria has recorded less than 100 new daily COVID-19 cases for the first time in almost two months, prompting Premier Daniel Andrews to discuss plans for a pathway out of strict lockdown.

The state on Saturday reported 94 new cases in the previous 24 hours, the lowest number since 5 July. 

The were also 18 more deaths, taking the state toll to 513 and the national toll to 600.

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