WHILE 93.1 per cent of the state has had two doses of a vaccine and this week, just 19.9 per cent had had their booster shot, a milestone was reached as Victoria passed the one-million-mark of third doses.

Around 5500 children between the ages of five and 11 were vaccinated at state centres on Wednesday and parents and carers can make a booking at state-run centres by phoning the Coronavirus Hotline or using the online booking system.

Western District Health Service reported 50 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday, taking the total number of people who had tested positive at the WDHS drive-thru since Monday, January 3, to 511.

As of Thursday night, 20 people were being cared for in the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program, which provides care (in the home) to positive, or suspected positive cases who are unwell, or vulnerable.

More than 70 people attended the Drive-thru clinic at the showgrounds on Thursday, for PCR testing.

If you have tested positive (or are waiting for your result) and are feeling unwell, or have a COVID-19 test result query, phone the WDHS COVID support line on 1800 313 021, between 8am and 8pm.

Household contacts and anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms should get tested at the WDHS Drive-thru clinic, Hamilton Showgrounds, entering via King St; the Drive-thru is now open seven days a week from 8am to 11am.