Jeremy Rockliff,Minister for Health
Tasmania has recorded 1,489 new cases overnight, with a total of 1,751 recovered and released from isolation in that time.
The total number of active cases currently at 10,474 and we now have more than 100,000 Tasmanians who have recovered from COVID-19.
There are currently 55 people in hospital with COVID and of these, 26 are being treated specifically for COVID, there is currently one person being cared for in the ICU.
Sadly, I can confirm that a female in her 80s has passed away in a Southern Residential Aged Care Facility. I extend my sincere condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones.
Getting a booster when you are due continues to be the best defence against COVID-19, with vaccination available at 100+ pharmacies, 100+ GPs and state-run clinics.
Those people most at risk from COVID-19 are now also eligible to receive a “winter dose” or second booster.
This includes those 65 years and over, residents of aged care and disability facilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 and over, and people who are severely immunocompromised.
Those eligible can also get their flu shot at the same time, so I strongly recommend booking in for both doses with your GP or pharmacy at the earliest opportunity.
Please remember important COVID safe behaviours – wash your hands and sanitise, cover coughs and sneezes and importantly, stay home and do a test if you’re unwell.
