Virus case sparks Perth lockdown

MORE than 100 travellers who arrived in Hobart from Perth on Sunday have been required to isolate as the Western Australian capital goes into a five-day lockdown.

It comes after a confirmed case of COVID-19 linked to hotel quarantine went to various locations in Perth.

Further protective measures could be taken on Monday by Tasmanian authorities.

TRAVELLERS who arrived in Hobart from Perth on Sunday afternoon have been asked to self-isolate in response to the Perth COVID-19 lockdown.

Perth is under a five-day lockdown after a confirmed case of COVID-19 went to various locations in the community.

Premier Peter Gutwein said on Sunday Tasmania’s Public Health Services was liaising with colleagues in Western Australia to determine what actions would be taken in response to the Perth COVID-19 situation.

“A flight from Perth has landed in Hobart late this afternoon. 108 passengers have been asked to self-isolate and told they will be contacted by Public Health,” Mr Gutwein said.

“We are also reviewing details around travellers who have arrived in the state recently via Perth and will make contact with them if Public Health determines it’s necessary to ask them to take any action to help minimise any risk.

“I am mindful that the WA Premier is encouraging people from other states and territories not to travel to WA at the moment, so I would ask Tasmanians to heed that message and to defer their travel.

“I would also encourage people to keep up to date via coronavirus.tas.gov.au if they are considering travelling to Tasmania after spending time in WA, as it is highly likely there will be restrictions and conditions such as quarantine imposed on travellers from WA shortly.”