20 January 2023. Public Health has advised that the risk level is now Low, as the weekly number of COVID-19 infections continues to drop over previous weeks.
About Coronavirus
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections.
Respiratory infections affect the parts of the body used in breathing: the nose, throat and lungs. The illnesses caused by coronaviruses range from the common cold to more serious illnesses, like COVID-19.
The current risk level is low
What to do if you test positive
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[email protected] assesses, monitors and supports eligible people to safely recover from COVID-19, flu and other flu-like illness at home.
COVID-19 treatments
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Medications are available to some people who test positive for COVID-19 and are of most benefit to people who are at risk of severe illness.
Recovery from COVID-19
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Advice for returning to work, getting vaccinated and re-exposure to COVID-19.
Post COVID-19 condition (Long COVID)
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If you have symptoms that continue for 12 weeks you may have “Post COVID-19 Condition”, also known as “Long COVID”. The Department of Health has launched a service to support Tasmanians.
Staying well
Vaccination
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Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, including booster doses, will protect you from severe illness due to COVID-19.
COVID safe behaviours
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There are some simple things that we should all do every day to help protect us from COVID-19, regardless of the current risk level.
Looking after your mental health
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Dealing with COVID-19 can cause stress and have an impact on mental health and wellbeing.
Vulnerable people and high risk settings
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Some people are at higher risk from severe illness from COVID-19, including older people and those in aged care, disability, and health care settings or those with chronic disease.
Face masks
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Face masks, along with other COVID-safe behaviours remain an important way to help reduce the risk of COVID-19.
Symptoms
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Most people who are up to date with their vaccinations and get COVID-19 will only experience mild to moderate symptoms.
Current risk level and statistics
Weekly statistics
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The Department of Health publishes weekly data from across the state of Tasmania to keep Tasmanian's informed about COVID-19.
COVID-19 Surveillance Report
Reports and research
The COVID-19 Surveillance Report is published each fortnight with data from across the state of Tasmania.
Guidance and Resources
COVID-19 community updates
COVID-19 services available over Christmas and New Year
News
21 December 2022. Read about the COVID-19 services available during the festive period.
Changes to testing services
Articles
2 December 2022.
State-operated testing clinics will provide access to testing services until the end of January 2023.
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