Victoria records no coronavirus cases for 27th straight day

Victoria has recorded no new coronavirus cases or deaths for the 27th day in a row.

Health authorities have received 12,862 test results in the past 24 hours, down from yesterday’s large total of 16,409.

The last active case was cleared and discharged from hospital on Monday.

Victoria is just one day away from hitting the milestone of 28 days without community transmission, which is widely considered the target for elimination.

Under Victoria’s original roadmap for reopening, 28 days without new cases was one of the conditions for moving to the “COVID normal” level of restrictions.

The latest version of the roadmap says Victoria is expected to move to “COVID Safe…