Police are supporting the North West community by continuing to enforce compliance, with more than 2400 checks carried out so far on businesses and individuals required to quarantine.
"This two week period of quarantine is impacting several thousand members of the North West community," Acting Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said.
"Police are continuing to use significant resources to ensure compliance of the restrictions, including numerous patrols, with covert and marked vehicles and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in the North West.
"The collaboration and support from our colleagues has been invaluable, and TFS, SES and ADF personnel are continuing to assist with teams undertaking welfare and compliance checks over the next two weeks.
"For those of you who are required to isolate, expect a phone call and a visit by police, TFS, SES or ADF personnel to check your identification.
"If you're not impacted by the new quarantine requirements, with the additional stronger restrictions on retail activity now in place in the North West - there are fewer reasons to leave your home.
"If you do need to leave your home, then expect to be stopped and questioned by police about your movements.
"Police are also following up reports of business non-compliance and ensuring major retailers are open to trade customers only."
Acting Deputy Commissioner Higgins said it was a difficult time for the North West community and police were doing all they can to support people through this period.
"More than ever, we are asking Tasmanians to stay home to save lives," he said.
"This is a very serious situation for the North West community and this is a significant opportunity, over the next two weeks, to stop the spread of the virus by simply staying home."
Under the Public Health and Emergency Management Acts, there are penalties of up to 100 penalty units ($16,800) or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months for failing to comply with a lawful requirement or direction of an authorised officer.
