The Tasmanian Government will work with the Tasmanian businesses listed as exposure sites regarding any associated financial impact.
Public Health is taking a very proactive and cautious approach after a former LGH worker tested positive to COVID-19 in the UK, after testing negative in Tasmania.
As we have said, there is currently no evidence this person contracted COVID-19 while they were in Tasmania, or was infectious while they were in Tasmania. However, Public Health Services is taking this precautionary approach to ensure there is no risk to the Tasmanian community, and we understand a number of businesses are being impacted as a result.
The Government will be working with these businesses to ensure they are supported, and the Minister for Small Business will be making contact with impacted businesses to work through any necessary support options with them.
Importantly, immediate assistance is available to employees through the Pandemic Isolation Assistance Grants.
A one-off payment of $250 will be available to employees who lose wages due to Public Health requiring them to self-isolate, particularly casual employees without leave entitlements.
To apply, please call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.
The potential exposure list with details of locations and times is available at www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/exposure-sites