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Ethan James

Virus outbreaks hits Tasmanian prisons

Fifty inmates in Tasmanian prisons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two days. (AAP)

A COVID-19 outbreak in Tasmania's prison system has forced authorities to lock down facilities and temporarily suspend visitation.

Fifty inmates have tested positive in the past two days, a department of justice spokesman said on Tuesday.

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