Jeremy Rockliff,Minister for Health
The Tasmanian Government has prioritised the health and safety of Tasmanians at every step throughout the pandemic.
As we reopen our borders, we are continuing to take a careful and cautious approach.
It's why we haven't reopened our borders at 80 per cent vaccination rate, holding firm to achieve the higher percentage of 90 per cent of fully vaccinated Tasmanians over the age of 12, with all having had the opportunity for the vaccine prior to 15 December.
Vaccination is not only the best way to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our community against COVID-19, it is also one of the best ways to ensure our hospitals do not become overwhelmed.
We know that 95 per cent of people in NSW who were hospitalised with COVID-19 were not fully vaccinated.
In a highly vaccinated population, the majority of people are likely to only experience mild symptoms and do not require hospitalisation.
