Of the deaths, five occurred in the past two days with a further eight were in the past week, according to the health department.

Victoria's COVID-19 toll now stands at 2540.

Of the new cases on Thursday, 4861 were self-reported from rapid antigen tests and 2232 from PCR lab tests.

There are 262 Victorians in hospital with COVID-19, of whom 33 are in intensive care and five on ventilation.

Some 59.8 per cent of Victorian adults have received three vaccine doses.

There are 41,660 active cases in the state.

Australian Associated Press