Tasmania eases aged care restrictions
Tasmania is winding back coronavirus restrictions on aged care homes as the island state edges closer to a border announcement.
From Monday, up to two people will be able to visit homes at one time, with multiple visits allowed in one day.
Residents will be permitted to leave facilities to go on trips with friends and family, while services including hairdressers and allied health professionals will be allowed in.
Those aged under 16 will also be able to visit aged care homes.
"All other restrictions remain the same and must continue to be adhered to," Premier Peter Gutwein said in a statement on Thursday.
Tasmania is free of active COVID-19 cases, with the last recorded case coming more than a month ago.
Mr Gutwein is expected to make a call on borders on June 26, when the state is slated to shift to stage three of restrictions.
A reopening of borders is likely in late July, the state government has said previously.
