Tasmania reports first COVID death since reopening borders
Tasmania has recorded its first coronavirus death since the state reopened its borders to COVID-19 hotspots in December.An unvaccinated 90-year-old Hobart nursing home resident has died after testing positive to COVIDThe state has recorded 866 new cases, a drop from yesterdayThe woman had multiple health issues and was tested for COVID on Wednesday amid an outbreak at the centre.
Mr Gutwein passed on his condolences to the woman's family and also thanked staff at the nursing home for their "hard work under difficult circumstances". "The woman who died yesterday was not vaccinated and once again I urge all Tasmanians who are eligible to please get vaccinated.Daily case numbers dropping
Of the 31 people in hospital with COVID, 13 are being treated specifically for their coronavirus symptoms.There are 11 COVID cases at the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe.
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