More coronavirus cases emerge from mass protests in Melbourne, two people hospitalised

There are fears protests in Melbourne have sparked a superspreader event with a further 10 cases of COVID-19 emerging from the mass demonstrations.

The Department of Health confirmed today there were now 29 coronavirus cases linked to the rallies opposing Victoria's proposed pandemic bill.

Three people infected with the virus have presented to hospitals unwell, with two being admitted.

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"None of these cases were vaccinated," the Department of Health statement read.

Of the cases, just one person was fully vaccinated at the time of testing positive.

"Three cases had received one dose of vaccine and the remaining 25 cases were unvaccinated."

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Public health investigations have determined that 11 cases attended the protests while infectious, with 16 cases deemed to have possibly acquired COVID-19 during the protests.

Thousands of people protested against the pandemic bill at the weekend and several continue to camp on the steps of State Parliament.

The positive cases included 18 men and 11 women aged between 14 and 73.

"Investigations are continuing," the department said.

"Anyone who has even the mildest COVID-19 symptoms is urged to get tested."

Victoria recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases today, with 1419 new infections.

Another 10 people died with the virus yesterday.

There are 288 people in Victorian hospitals with coronavirus.

The state's vaccination rate stands at 91 per cent fully vaccinated.