Keeping yourself safe

Last Updated: 18 Feb 2021 1:48pm
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Coronavirus facts
Families and community
Animals

We all have a responsibility for the animals in our care, and the COVID-19 response measures permit us to continue to look after our animals.

Contacts

A close contact is someone who spends at least 15 minutes in face-to-face contact with someone who’s had a positive test result or spends more than 2 hours in an enclosed room with someone who’s had a positive test result.

COVIDSafe app

The COVIDSafe app is an Australian Government initiative that keeps a secure note of other users you’ve been near to enhance response measures if someone is confirmed as a COVID-19 case.

Check in TAS

The app enables you to check-in to businesses, venues and events and have your data stored securely with the Tasmanian Department of Health in the event contact tracing is needed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the community

Face masks

All persons aged 12 and older who enter a Tasmanian airport must wear a face mask that meets the minimum standard, as defined by Public Health

COVID-safe Behaviours

We all have the opportunity and a responsibility to protect lives and livelihoods by maintaining COVID-safe behaviours.

Food and drinks

TasWater advice on processes for keeping drinking water safe.

Gatherings, density and physical distancing

Gatherings, density and physical distancing requirements for households and venues.

Higher risk Tasmanians

Information for people at higher risk of developing severe illness with COVID-19.

I want to report non-compliance

I have information / concerns about non-compliance with self-isolation requirements or gathering restrictions

Support services

Where to get help if you need mental health support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pregnancy

COVID-19 information for pregnant women.

Testing for COVID-19

Information on who can be tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease and what's involved. This page helps you understand what to expect before and after getting tested for COVID-19.

What you can do

Things you can do to prevent the spread of coronavirus are washing your hands, increasing the space between you and other people and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.

Guide for social events

A guide for social events if you are heading out to a venue or hosting a gathering at home.