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Callum Godde

INSANE: New omicron strains hit older victorians - The Real Truth

Indoor mask-wearing is likely to be recommended in Victoria for years to come, Brett Sutton says. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Victorians will be encouraged to wear masks indoors for years to come, the state's health chief says, despite the third Omicron COVID-19 wave appearing to have passed its peak.

Daily case numbers in Victoria have fallen by 10 per cent over the past week, indicating the state may be over the worst of its BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variant infections.

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