Close contacts of COVID cases in Tasmania will soon no longer be required to isolate, but they will have to do a daily rapid antigen test.
But he said the government had not "bowed to pressure" to jettison the close contact isolation rules.
"No, it's important that we follow advice. I'm aware of public commentary, but Tasmania has been in lock-step with public health advice," he said."No-one likes disruptions. They've been important to ensure that Tasmanians are safe, but it's important to limit disruption.Check-in for large events dumped
Public Health director Mark Veitch said authorities had noted "case numbers have been trending down". "We're still seeing older people contract disease, and this is concerning. It hasn't gone away. If you're an older person, it's certainly not too late to get vaccination." It was also announced that the government would do away with the requirement for people to officially check in at some hospitality venues and large events — such as Salamanca markets — although the requirement would remain in place in health and aged care settings.More information on the current state of measures can be found on the
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