A 72-year-old man has died from coronavirus at Latrobe in Tasmania’s north-west.
It is the state’s seventh CODI-19 death, taking the national toll to 64.
The man died on Friday morning at the Mersey Community Hospital.
The region has been hit by a virus outbreak which has forced the closure of two hospitals at Burnie.
In a statement, Premier Peter Gutwein said he was deeply saddened to confirm the death.
“The 72-year-old man tragically has passed away this morning at the Mersey Community Hospital, where he was being cared for,” he said.
“On behalf of the government, I extend my deepest condolences to the man’s family, friends and loved ones.
“This is another sad reminder that this disease takes lives, and we must do everything we can to contain the spread of coronavirus.”
Mr Gutwein urged Tasmanians to “do the right thing, stay home and save lives.”
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