It is with great sadness I can confirm another life has very sadly been lost to coronavirus in Tasmania.
An 86 year old North West woman who was being cared for at the Mersey Community Hospital has tragically passed away.
This is the 12th life lost to coronavirus in Tasmania, with 11 of those related to the North West.
On behalf of the Tasmanian Government I extend my deepest sympathies to her family, friends and loved ones at this very hard time.
We must continue to do all we can to reduce the spread of coronavirus and to keep Tasmanians safe and secure.