Victorians who check constructive to COVID-19 will not be legally required to report their outcomes, beneath modifications coming in on Thursday.
A state authorities spokeswoman instructed The Age that though it was not a authorized requirement, it was nonetheless inspired that constructive instances let authorities know in the event that they catch COVID.
"We nonetheless strongly suggest folks isolate in the event that they check constructive and document their constructive outcomes on the web site." the spokeswoman instructed The Age.
It comes as Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews introduced the state's pandemic declaration would come to an finish subsequent week, that means Victorians will not be required to isolate after testing constructive to COVID-19.
He stated the "smart modifications" to COVID-19 necessities aligned with selections agreed to by all states and territories at Nationwide Cupboard.
GP Dr Brad McKay instructed In the present day that from a public well being perspective, surveillance of case numbers has been "restricted".
"We already know that (case numbers) are underestimated for the time being," he stated.
"That can be even worse as time goes on."
Dr McKay nevertheless warned that the pandemic wasn't over and stated it was nonetheless inspired for constructive instances to remain dwelling.
"It's actually necessary that if you're susceptible, if you happen to're over the age of 65 or 70, and you're testing constructive at dwelling, it's actually necessary to register that as a result of that may entry different look after you as effectively," he stated.
The state authorities's pandemic declaration will finish from 11.59pm on Wednesday, October 12.