Tasmania has recorded another COVID death, pushing the state's number of deaths since 2020 to 55.
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Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed a man in his late 70's passed away at a residential aged care facility in the state's south.
"We can, unfortunately, expect further deaths from COVID-19 as the occurrence and peak in COVID-19 deaths typically occurs up to a month after the peak in community cases," Mr Rockliff said.
"This reflects the later peak in illness among older persons and the clinical course of severe illness due to COVID-19."
"As I've said many times, the most important thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and the community is to roll up your sleeves and get vaccinated when you are due."
The total number of new cases was recorded as 1096, bringing the number of active cases in the state to 6321.
Two people remain in the ICU and 22 hospital patients are being treated specifically for COVID-19 symptoms, with 27 COVID positive cases are being treated for unrelated medical conditions.
Close contacts are no longer required to quarantine for seven days, but must follow other public health measures.
For the following seven days they must test daily if leaving home, wear a face mask in all indoor settings outside of their home, avoid high-risk settings such as hospitals and aged care except for urgent care or as a critical worker with an exemption, and inform their workplaces.
Close contacts can register for free Rapid Antigen Tests from state-run distribution centres by completing a form on the Tasmania coronavirus website.
Those unable to access the centres may be eligible to have RATs delivered to their home instead.
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Nikita McGuire
Born and raised in Launceston, Nikita is passionate about the stories that matter to locals. When she is not at work you can find Nikita adventuring around Tasmania or spending time with family and friends. If you have story tips or events in the Arts and Events sector, please contact Nikita at nikita.mcguire@austcommunitymedia.com.au or on 0437 031 581
Born and raised in Launceston, Nikita is passionate about the stories that matter to locals. When she is not at work you can find Nikita adventuring around Tasmania or spending time with family and friends. If you have story tips or events in the Arts and Events sector, please contact Nikita at nikita.mcguire@austcommunitymedia.com.au or on 0437 031 581
