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Ethan James

Tas to lift virus density, capacity rules

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced the removal of COVID-19 density and capacity limits. (AAP)

Tasmania will ditch all of its coronavirus density and capacity limits from this weekend.

The measures will lift from 12.01am on Saturday, Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced on Wednesday.

"Density restrictions will be removed from all settings and premises, meaning they will no longer be limited to one person per two square metres," he told reporters.

"Capacity limits for all events and settings will also be removed.

"From pubs and theatres to stadiums to festivals, there will be no limitations on the number of people that can attend."

Operators can still voluntarily use capacity limits as part of COVID-19 safety management.

Mr Rockliff said the state government will have more to say in coming weeks about easing mask restrictions.

"While we are sensibly stepping down restrictions it does not mean we lose our COVID-safe behaviours," he said.

"Please continue to practise good hygiene, follow social distancing, test when you have symptoms (and) wear masks in high-risk settings."

Tasmania has recorded 17 COVID-19 deaths this month and on Wednesday had 6366 active cases.

There are 45 people with the virus in hospital, with one person in intensive care.

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