Victoria has reported eight COVID-19 deaths and another 7779 infections.

Of the cases confirmed on Thursday, 5270 were from rapid antigen tests and 2509 from PCR lab tests, the health department said.

The number of Victorians in hospital declined overnight by eight, to 188 patients.

This includes 32 people in intensive care with three on ventilation.

There are 39,610 active cases in the state.

Victoria now has 61.7 per cent of adults vaccinated with three doses.