Victoria's pandemic declaration has been prolonged for 3 months, Premier Daniel Andrews has introduced.
The brand new orders might be efficient from 11.59pm on Tuesday, April 12.
In making the declaration, the state authorities stated there remained a "critical danger to public well being" all through the state from COVID-19.
One issue included the current enhance in case numbers and the anticipated Omicron subvariant BA.2 wave.
Mr Andrews stated the extension enabled the state to maintain modest and wise settings in place to scale back COVID-19 transmission.
"Meaning extra assist for well being staff and limiting its affect on our neighborhood," he stated.
"We do not need guidelines on any longer than they must be – we'll proceed to comply with the recommendation to guard what we have constructed whereas defending our neighborhood."
Mr Andrews stated the declaration was made after session with and consideration of recommendation from the Minister for Well being and Appearing Chief Well being Officer.
A pandemic declaration offers the Minister for Well being, at present Martin Foley, the authority to make pandemic orders he considers fairly crucial to guard public well being.
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The explanations for the extension and the recommendation from the Chief Well being Officer might be tabled in parliament.
The brand new extension will expire at 11.59pm on July 12 and any subsequent extensions can final for as much as three months.