Jeremy Rockliff,Minister for Health
Labor has been playing pandemic-politics ever since the pandemic first started last year, but Rebecca White needs to clearly answer today - do they support our reopening plan on 15 December, or not?
Rather than complaining and creating fear, Labor should be encouraging people to get vaccinated.
The Tasmanian Government has been working hard to ensure our health system is prepared for a safe border reopening on December 15
We have held firm to ensure all Tasmanians over 12 years have had the opportunity to get vaccinated before easing border restrictions, and set the higher bar of 90 per cent vaccination.
In the recent NSW outbreak, 95 per cent of people with COVID-19 who became seriously ill and required hospitalisation were not fully vaccinated.
Vaccination is our best defence against COVID and will also help to ensure our hospitals are not under undue pressure.
The experience interstate and internationally is the majority of people who get COVID-19 will likely experience a mild illness and be able to be treated at home.
