Shepparton police issued no new social distancing infringements across weekend

“People are staying safe and staying home - they're doing the right thing,” he said.

“We hope it continues, and hope people take notice of what advice is given out.

“We're all in it together, and we have to get on top of it.”

It comes after eight fines of $1652 were handed out during the Easter long weekend, with four issued to people having a party at a caravan park, three to people found drunk in a public place and one to a person who was found in a public area without reasonable excuse.

Across the state, police handed out 65 fines on Saturday, including to six people who were gathered at a private residence.