Victoria begins testing the waters for its own 'Freedom Day' with businesses to trial a new check in system at the same time NSW roars back to life Victoria's regional gyms are participating in a trial of vaccine passports The state is preparing for more freedoms at the 80 per cent jab rate About 10,000 racing fans will be able to attend the Melbourne Cup in November By Liz Hobday For Australian Associated Press Published: 20:38 BST, 10 October 2021 | Updated: 20:40 BST, 10 October 2021 Viewcomments Under a government trial of Covid-19 vaccine checking systems, Reece Tuohey will be able to double the number of patrons at his Bendigo gym. It's not before time, he says. 'For gyms it's been a rough road, it's been getting close to two years now,' Mr Tuohey told AAP. His gym, BodyFit Training, is one of 15 regional venues participating in the trial starting on Monday, which will see the business checking patrons' jab status. The system will be scaled up so double-vaccinated Victorians can attend the Melbourne Cup and live music within weeks, under plans to open up the economy when the state hits 80 per cent vaccination targets, expected around November 5 The system will be scaled up so double-vaccinated Victorians can attend the Melbourne Cup and live music within weeks, under plans to open up the economy when the state hits 80 per cent vaccination targets, expected around November 5. About 10,000 racing fans will be able to attend the Melbourne Cup on November 2, while Oaks Day and Stakes Day will be allowed similar-sized crowds if the state reaches its 80 per cent double-jab threshold. A live music event will also be held at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl on October 30 with thousands attending. On Sunday Victoria added 1890 infections to its caseload and an additional five deaths over the past 24 hours On Sunday Victoria added 1890 infections to its caseload and an additional five deaths over the past 24 hours. Another 609 people are in hospital, with 126 in intensive care and 88 on ventilators. Less that seven per cent of those in hospital have been fully vaccinated. Almost 40,000 vaccines were administered across the state on Saturday, while 74,105 tests were conducted. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility