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Another case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Launceston by Dr Mark Veitch, Director of Public Health.
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The positive test result came from a woman in her 50s who arrived in Launceston from Sydney on Wednesday.
This is the second case confirmed in the state's North after a man in his late teens tested positive on Friday.
In the 24 hours leading up to 8pm last night, Public Health Services identified three new cases of COVID-19 in the state.
The other positive results came from a man in his 30s who arrived in Hobart from Melbourne on Friday and family member of a previously reported case.
It is not yet known which previous case the family member is related to.
Public Health Services have encouraged anyone experiencing symptoms - "regardless of how mild they may be" - to get tested immediately.
Seven cases have now been recorded since borders reopened on December 15.
A full list of close contact, casual and low risk sites, is available at coronavirus.tas.gov.au.
More to come.