New COVID-19 cases in Tasmanian have dropped back below 900, while the number of total active cases rose slightly.
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After new cases peaked over 900 for the first time since January, Wednesday's new cases were reported at 868 - 89 less than Tuesday's 957.
Despite the decline, the number of total active cases in the state rose by 39, from 5037 to 5076.
People under observation in the state's COVID@home program also declined by 42 to 479, while hospital cases decreased by one to 12.
The Department of Health advised nine hospital patients were being treated specifically for COVID, three more than on Tuesday, with the remaining three patients being treated for unrelated medical conditions.
Two patients also remain in intensive care, while no new COVID related deaths have been recorded.
Cases under observation in the state's community case management facilities remain unchanged at eight.
Rapid antigen testing and daily lab testing also increased with 1580 RATs handed out and 1317 lab tests completed.
First doses for children between five and 11 sits at 61 per cent, while booster doses for people over 16 have been recorded at 57 per cent.
Andrew Chounding is The Examiner's Health Reporter, if you have a health-related story please email Andrew.chounding@examiner.com.au
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