Mask mandate being considered for Tasmania as precaution for community transmission

Adam Holmes
Updated December 17 2021 - 5:31pm, first published 4:00pm
Growing concerns over the transmissibility of the Omicron variant - and its likely spread in Tasmania - has resulted in consideration for an indoor mask mandate.
Growing concerns over the transmissibility of the Omicron variant - and its likely spread in Tasmania - has resulted in consideration for an indoor mask mandate.

Tasmania Public Health is considering whether to bring in an indoor mask mandate as a precaution for the potential community transmission of COVID-19, although the first three cases have been deemed low risk.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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