THE Victorian government and the state's chief health officer are considering easing restrictions in regional centres without active COVID-19 cases.
But such measures could be a while off, with Victoria's chief health officer Brett Sutton keen to "keep the brakes on at the moment".
The state's COVID-19 cases continue to rise, with an additional 16 cases confirmed overnight.
Data for central Victorian local government areas was unchanged, with one active case in Campaspe and a total of 34 cases recorded throughout the region since the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Speaking to the media on Monday, Professor Sutton said people could go to the regions during the upcoming school holidays.
"We are very clear on the fact people who are unwell shouldn't be anywhere other than going to a testing site, getting a result and staying home until they've gotten that result," Professor Sutton said.
"But yes, people can travel. They should really consider about how they mix in those spaces.
"They should follow all of the advice we have around keeping that 1.5 metre distance, not going into crowded spaces, and certainly not going out when unwell."
Asked whether he would be happy if restrictions were eased in regional communities with no active cases, such as Bendigo, Professor Sutton said: "It's a consideration down the track."
"Not for school holidays... I think we need to keep the brakes on at the moment," he said.
"That's been the decision in the directions that were issued yesterday for today."