Premier Jeremy Rockliff has tested positive for COVID-19.
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In a statement, Mr Rockliff said he woke up on Monday morning with COVID symptoms and has tested positive on a rapid antigen test.
He must now isolate for seven days as per public health requirements. Parliament is not sitting this week.
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Mr Rockliff said it was important for anyone with symptoms to get tested.
"Due to being fully vaccinated, including my booster, I am feeling well and will recover while working from home," he said.
"I encourage Tasmanians, no matter how mild, to stay home if you're feeling unwell and get tested.
"Please, remember the important COVID safe behaviours - wash your hands and sanitise, and cover coughs and sneezes."
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In the latest COVID-19 surveillance report for Tasmania, the rate of new cases per 1000 people decreased in the North, South and North-West regions for the week from April 23 to 30.
The rate decreased in all local government areas except for Flinders and King Island, and remained stable in Central Highlands and Waratah/Wynyard.
On Sunday, 13 people were being treated in hospital in Tasmania specifically for COVID, with one person in intensive care.
Another death - the state's 59th - was recorded on Sunday. There have been 46 COVID deaths since borders reopened on December 15.
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As of April 30, 17 of the post-December deaths had been among people aged 85 and over, three were aged 80 to 84, six were in their 70s, 11 in their 60s and one in their 50s.
People with zero doses of a vaccine account for 32 per cent of the deaths, despite being less than 1 per cent of the adult population.
No deaths have occurred in people aged under 50, although 34 per cent of hospitalisations were in this age group.
Thirty-four children aged four and under had been hospitalised for COVID - about 10 per cent of all hospitalisations. Three had been admitted to intensive care.
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