Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff tests positive for Covid

The Tasmanian Premier has been struck down with Covid after being in the job for a little over a month.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has tested positive for Covid.

He said he woke with mild symptoms on Monday and took a rapid antigen test which returned a positive result.

He will now follow public health advice and isolate for the next seven days while working from home.

Mr Rockliff released a statement on Monday announcing the news, saying he is feeling well.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff tested positive for Covid on Monday morning after waking up to mild symptoms. Picture: Chris Kidd

“Due to being fully vaccinated, including my booster, I am feeling well and will recover while working from home,” he said

“I encourage Tasmanians, no matter how mild, to stay home if you're feeling unwell and get tested.

“Please, remember the important Covid safe behaviours – wash your hands and sanitise, and cover coughs and sneezes.”

A big thanks to our Tasmania SES crews, who have worked tirelessly to keep Tasmanians safe. 💙 pic.twitter.com/8f4DxfiIXH

— RockliffTeamMedia (@RockliffTeam) May 7, 2022

Mr Rockliff met with SES crews on Friday after wild storms and heavy rain throughout the state.

He was also at Game 2 of the NBL Grand Final in Hobart on Sunday.

Mr Rockliff has been Tasmania’s Premier since early April following Peter Gutwein’s resignation.