Emergency declaration extended as 100K cases in sight
The Director of Public Health has indicated when Tasmania could return to greater sense of normalcy, as the state’s public health emergency declaration is once again extended. DETAILS >>
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Total cases near 100,000 since pandemic start
Covid case numbers have increased slightly upon the previous reporting period, while the total cases since the start of the pandemic nears 100,000.
Record cases as more than 100 schools battle outbreaks
Covid cases in Tasmania have hit a record high as Public Health reveals more than 100 schools across Tasmania are experiencing Covid outbreaks. SEE STATS >>
MAPPED: All of Tasmania’s 84,000+ Covid cases
Surprise areas have emerged as Covid surges across Tasmania, with detailed new data revealing where every single case is located. SEE YOUR REGION’S CASE NUMBERS
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Kiwi cricketers bowled by Covid ahead of Hobart ODI
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‘Disappointing’: Move to cut back child health services slammed
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