Tasmania's reopening plan built for Delta strain faces different challenge from Omicron, Premier says

Adam Holmes
Updated January 3 2022 - 5:21pm, first published 5:20pm
Premier Peter Gutwein says the state's reopening plan was designed with the Delta variant in mind, but the spread of Omicron could be preferable. Picture: Paul Scambler
Premier Peter Gutwein says the state's reopening plan was designed with the Delta variant in mind, but the spread of Omicron could be preferable. Picture: Paul Scambler

Premier Peter Gutwein has urged Tasmanians to "just keep your head" over the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant as he faces growing criticism from political opponents and some in the business community.

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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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