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Health
Ethan James

Tasmania flags winding back check-ins

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has flagged an announcement on the future of the state's COVID-19 check-in application later this week.

Coronavirus hotspots haven't been posted on the state health department website for the best part of two months but Tasmanians are still technically required to check in at venues.

Mr Gutwein said more would be said about the app "later this week".

"The reason people are still checking in is if there is a significant outbreak, that data can be used," he said on Monday.

"But obviously our circumstances today are better than what any of the previous modelling had demonstrated."

Tasmania recorded 408 new coronavirus cases on Monday, a slight increase on Sunday's figure of 371.

Eight people are being treated in hospital specifically for COVID-19, a rise from the five reported on Sunday. One person is in intensive care.

There are 3081 documented active cases statewide, continuing a broad downward trend since 8764 were recorded on January 12.

Mr Gutwein said public health was continually reviewing virus restrictions and the need for people to check in.

"It would obviously be kept in place for some higher risk settings," he said.

There have been 23 virus-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, with 10 of those occurring since borders reopened in mid-December.

Modelling from the Kirby Institute undertaken last year predicted there could be around 52,000 cases and 87 deaths in the 200 days after reopening.

Tasmania has recorded 35,282 cases since December 15.

More than 49 per cent of Tasmanians aged over 16 have received a booster shot.

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