Tasmania's tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases has jumped to 80 with six new cases confirmed since 6 pm Thursday.
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Acting director of Public Health Dr Scott McKeown, said five of the cases were women and one was a man.
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"Two are from Southern Tasmania, two are from Northern Tasmania, and two are from the North West," he said.
"Two are aged in their 20s, one is in their 30s, one is in their 50s, one is in their 60s and one is in their 70s.
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He said more information about the cases would be available later.
"The situation with coronavirus is changing regularly," Dr MckKeown said.
People can stay up to date by visiting the Department of Health coronavirus website www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au or the Australian Government Department of Health website at www.health.gov.au.
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