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Ethan James

Tas reports one new virus death, 656 cases

Tasmania has recorded a sixth coronavirus death since reopening borders in mid-December, a 68-year-old man who lived in aged care.

Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the man, who died on Wednesday after recently testing positive, had significant medical conditions and had been in palliative care for several weeks.

"Losing a loved one irrespective of the circumstances is a very sad time for all family members," he told reporters.

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