Within a 24-hour period there has sadly been over 723 more cases and 13 deaths from Coronavirus in Victoria.

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that mandatory face coverings now apply in regional Victoria, as well as metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire from Sunday 2 August at 11:59pm.

In addition to this, from 11:59pm tonight, and in the local government areas of Colac-Otway, Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Moorabool, Golden Plains, and the Borough of Queenscliffe, residents can no longer have people visit their home.

It is essential that anyone attending a Hodges appointment or one-on-one property inspection anywhere in Victoria, is wearing a mask to protect the health and safety of our staff and our community.

We must adapt and create new behavioural norms to bring COVID-19 cases down and reduce the spread of this highly infectious disease.