Tasmania has recorded 1,058 new cases overnight, with 1,111 people recovered and released from isolation in that time.
The total number of active cases currently stands at 5,762 and we now have more than 141,000 Tasmanians who have recovered from COVID-19.
There are currently 42 people in hospital with COVID and of these, 19 are being treated specifically for COVID. There is currently one person being cared for in the ICU.
Sadly, I can confirm that a woman in her late 90s has passed away at a residential aged care facility in the South.
I extend my sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the woman who has sadly passed away.
We can, unfortunately, expect further deaths from COVID-19 as the occurrence and peak in COVID-19 deaths typically occurs up to a month after the peak in community cases. This reflects the later peak in illness among older persons and the clinical course of severe illness due to COVID-19.
As I’ve said many times, the most important thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and the community is to roll up your sleeves and get vaccinated when you are due.
If you haven’t already, make a booking with one of the many providers across the state and get your vaccination as soon as possible.
With COVID continuing to circulate within the community, I would also like to remind everyone that it is all our responsibility to look out for one another by following the COVID-safe behaviours.
Practice good hand hygiene, follow social distancing, test when you have symptoms, stay home when you are unwell, and wear masks where required to do so.
For more information, visit www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au or call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.