Upgraded.
April 13, 2020 14: 18:51
The Tasmanian Government has actually employed assistance from the Federal Government and Australian Defence Force as it tries to contain a coronavirus break out in the state’s north-west.
Key points:
- The North West Regional Medical Facility and North West Private Medical facility closed this morning
- Emergency medical teams will be sent to Burnie to offer cover when the NWRH reopens
- Of the state’s 144 COVID-19 cases, 43 are healthcare employees
Between 4,000 and 5,000 Tasmanians will be pushed into 2 weeks of quarantine from today as part of the shutdown of 2 health centers on the north-west coast.
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein announced the other day that Burnie’s North West Regional Health Center and North West Private Hospital would be closed from 7: 00 am today.
Tasmania COVID-19 photo
- Confirmed cases: 144
- Deaths: 5
What do I do if I believe I have coronavirus?
If you think you may have COVID-19 due to the fact that you feel unhealthy with a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath and have actually taken a trip recently or