Novel coronavirus is a virus that was recently identified in China. We are receiving regular advice from the Tasmanian and Commonwealth Departments of Health about the virus and implications for our schools.
Consistent with national advice, the Department recommends the following for our students and staff:
- Those who have been in contact with any confirmed novel coronavirus case should not attend school or childcare and remain isolated in their homes for 14 days following exposure;
- Those who have recently visited Hubei Province in China should not attend school or childcare and remain isolated in their homes for 14 days after leaving Hubei Province; and
- Those who have departed mainland China and arrived in Australia on or after the 1st of February should not attend school or childcare and remain isolated in their homes for 14 days after leaving China.
- Those who arrived in Australia from mainland China (other than Hubei Province) before 1st February can attend school or childcare, as long as they are well.
The Australian Government has advised that there is no cause for alarm and the risk to the public is currently low. At this time there are no confirmed cases in Tasmania.
If you are unsure whether this applies to you, or have other questions, please call the Tasmanian Hotline on 1800 671 738.
For additional Information on Corona Virus please check the DoE Fact Sheet – Novel Coronavirus
