The Labor Party gives its full support to new announcements made today by the Government aimed at containing the COVID-19 outbreak in Tasmania's North West Coast region.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said everything that can be done should be done to protect the community and save lives.
"These new restrictions will be disruptive and difficult for the North West Coast community but, given the extreme outbreak in the region, they are necessary to keep people safe and limit the spread of the virus," Ms White said.
"The closure of two of the region's hospitals is a big step but given 49 of the COVID-19 cases confirmed to date have been linked to the North West Regional Hospital it is vital we do everything possible to protect the staff, patients and the wider community.
"The Labor party conveys our support for all the staff working at the two hospitals at this difficult time as they enter quarantine with their families.
"We thank all the staff across our health system who are working under enormous pressure and dedicating themselves tirelessly to the care of our community at this difficult time.
"We have always said that we will support the government when they take strong and decisive action to protect the community and they have our full support in introducing these measures today.
"I again encourage everyone to stay home wherever possible and follow the rules to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities."
Rebecca White MP
Labor Leader
