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Ethan James

First virus death in Tas since reopening

Tasmania has recorded its first coronavirus-linked death since reopening its borders to mainland hotspots in mid-December.

The 90-year-old woman, who was unvaccinated, was a resident of the Barrington Lodge Aged Care Centre in Hobart.

"Our thoughts are obviously with her family and friends at this difficult time," Premier Peter Gutwein told reporters on Friday.

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