Two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected since 6 pm last night bringing Tasmania's total of confirmed cases to 221.
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Director of Public Health Dr Mark Veitch said one of the cases is from the North and one is from the North-West.
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"One case is a woman and one is a man," he said.
"One case is aged in their 50s, the other is in their 70s."
He said a concerted effort was being made to identify new cases in the North-West.
"Anyone who lives in the North West who currently, or in the last few days has had respiratory symptoms like a cough, sore throat, runny nose, or fever should arrange testing through the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 or their GP," Dr Veitch said.
- The situation with coronavirus is changing frequently. 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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Jackson Worthington
General news reporter with a special interest in social justice, the economy and family violence. Jackson.Worthington@austcommunitymedia.com.au
General news reporter with a special interest in social justice, the economy and family violence. Jackson.Worthington@austcommunitymedia.com.au
