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Ethan James

Tas premier urges masks amid virus spike

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff wants people to wear masks indoors amid a COVID-19 spike. (AAP)

Tasmania's premier has strongly recommended people wear masks indoors amid a nationwide COVID-19 spike, but stopped short of reintroducing a mandate.

Tasmania reported 1700 new cases on Wednesday, the highest figure since April 20, while active infections were above 8000 for the first time since late April.

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