Tas Covid death toll continues to rise
Another Tasmanian has died after being confirmed to have Covid, this time a woman in her 90s.
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Tasmanian Covid deaths climb to 77
The number of Tasmanian Covid deaths has risen for a sixth straight day after a man in his 80s passed away. LATEST. >>
‘Reconsider attending’: Covid outbreak, acute care spike as LGH groans
The Department of Health has revealed Launceston General Hospital is facing a second Covid-19 outbreak, as a spike in acute care demand means only the most serious cases should present.
Another two Tasmanians die as state records over 1,000 new cases
Another two Tasmanians have died with Covid as the state’s death toll reaches a grim milestone and over 1,000 more daily infections are recorded. LATEST COVID UPDATE >>
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De-escalation: RHH Covid measures downgraded to level one
Triage tents for Covid patients outside the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department are being moved indoors amid an escalation plan downgrade. DETAILS >>
Children urged to get vaxxed as outbreaks spread at school
Public health are urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated as outbreaks continue to spread at schools across the state. LATEST >>
Identity of Tasmanian AstraZeneca vaccine victim revealed
A well-known Hobart businessman has been identified as the Tasmanian who died from the AstraZeneca vaccine last year, collapsing while on an East Coast holiday with his family.
Another Tasmanian dies with Covid
Another Tasmanian has died with Covid overnight as cases of the virus have been reported in students from 80 per cent of government schools. LATEST >>
EXPLAINED: What new proof of vaccine changes mean for you
The Tasmanian Government has chosen to soon scrap vaccination requirements for a broad range of settings – here’s the changes will look like >>
Covid hospitalisations double as Tassie records spike in cases
Two weeks after students returned to school, local Covid cases have recorded a spike as the number of people admitted into hospital with the virus also rise. LATEST COVID NEWS >>
Anti-vax doctor runs for federal parliament
An anti-vax doctor who lost his job for refusing the Covid jab will be campaigning for the seat of Franklin at the upcoming Federal election. >>>WATCH THE VIDEO
EXPLAINED: Changes to Check In Tas
The Premier has announced a raft of changes to Check In Tas, which would see the use of the app scrapped at a range of different venues. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW >>
‘Burnt out and exhausted’: Chemists plead for more staff
Giving vaccinations and dispensing thousands of RAT tests daily – Omicron is taking a toll on local pharmacists with chemists on the hunt for more qualified staff. THEIR CALL FOR HELP >>
Covid detected in half of state schools across Tasmania
The government has confirmed Covid cases have been reported in students from around half of Tasmania’s government schools. WHERE THEY’VE BEEN RECORDED >>
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