Australia: Tasmania maintaining COVID-19 restrictions as of March 18 /update 15

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Officials in Tasmania continue to implement restrictions to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 as of March 18. Household gatherings remain limited to 100 people. Indoor events of up to 250 people and outdoor events of up to 1,000 people can occur, provided venues adhere to a density limit of one person per two square meters (21.5 square feet). Capacity restrictions do not apply to emergency services, transport hubs, and educational institutions, among others. Nonessential businesses are operating. Companies that require a COVID Safety Plan, restaurants, hospitality venues, places of worship, entertainment venues, and many nonessential retail and service outlets must collect patrons' contact information and keep records for 28 days. The government has created the Check in Tas mobile application to aid in contact tracing, but its use is not required.

Domestic Border Controls
Tasmania allows travel from most Australian states and territories. People who have been to high-risk locations at specific times remain banned from entering Tasmania. State authorities categorize specific sites in New South Wales and Queensland as high-risk premises as of March 18. Exemptions are possible for essential travelers, including on-duty military personnel, health service providers, transport workers, among others, by registering through the G2G pass system; officials will probably require exempt visitors to quarantine for 14 days. Travelers who have only visited low-risk areas in the past 14 days must register through the Tas e-Travel system. The government could modify entry restrictions at short notice.

Quarantine Requirements
Most travelers entering Australia must quarantine at government-designated facilities for 14 days in the city of arrival. Officials designate most of New Zealand as a low-risk location, and travelers may enter the state without quarantine. Tasmania charges domestic and international travelers for quarantine, payable after the quarantine period. Quarantine fees are AUD 2,800 (USD 2,187) for the first adult and AUD 1,000 (USD 781) for each additional adult or AUD 500 (USD 390) for children, except those under three years old.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by government health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Plan for transport disruptions and delivery delays at designated hotspot areas. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Tasmania COVID-19 Information
Tasmania Government Travel Alerts
Tas E-travel Pass System
G2G Travel Pass System