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ADF medics to assist fight Tasmanian coronavirus cluster, thousands purchased into quarantine

ADF medics to assist fight Tasmanian coronavirus cluster, thousands purchased into quarantine

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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

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