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Coronavirus - Council News

Coronavirus links and information from the Department of Health Tasmania.

Check in TAS App Changes from 7 July

On Friday 2 July 2021, the Tasmanian Government announced more businesses will be required to use the Check in Tas app by 31 July. From 7 July 2021 each time a person enters a relevant location they must use the Check in TAS app regardless of how long they stay.

Check in TAS App and Council Facilities

The Director of Public Health has determined that, from 1 May 2021 the free Check in TAS App will be the only system to be used for collecting and providing contact tracing information in Tasmania in a number of locations, premises and events, including many which are managed by the Council.

Check In Tas App - Support for businesses and event organisers

Business Tas are providing over the phone, online and face-to-face support to help businesses and events get ready to start using the app.

Council continues rolling out Check in TAS across its facilities

The Director of Public Health has determined that, from 1 May 2021, the free Check in TAS app will be the only system used for collecting contact tracing information in Tasmania.

Kids in the Park 2021

Council has regrettably made the decision not to hold its annual Easter event ‘Kids in the Park’ for the second year running due to the ongoing health risk.

Check in TAS app - help keep Tasmania COVID-safe

From 15 December 2020, many businesses, premises, venues, events and locations will be required to collect the contact details of every person who enters and remains on their premises for at least 15 minutes.

Federation street spring clean to continue over summer

The ‘spring clean’ of the Federation Street at the Burnie Regional Museum will continue into 2021, with the Museum unlikely to reopen to the public until at least April 2021.

Business Survey - COVID-19

The Burnie City Council is inviting you to complete this important survey about the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on businesses in the Burnie Local Government Area.

COVID-19 Safety Plans information session

Business Tasmania has partnered with WorkSafe Tasmania to host an online information session to help you navigate the process of developing your COVID-19 Safety Plan.

Council's COVID-19 Support Package

Council has passed its COVID-19 Support Package with a range of measures to provide relief and assistance to the Burnie community over coming months, due to the economic impact of COVID-19.

Temporary Closure of Burnie Arts Facilities

The Burnie City Council have decided to close its three arts facilities, the Burnie Arts & Function Centre, Burnie Regional Art Gallery and the Burnie Regional Museum, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The facilities will not be open from tomorrow morning, Monday 23 March, until further notice.

Burnie Arts & Function Centre - A Message to Our Community: COVID-19

The health and wellbeing of our staff and members of our community is of paramount importance. The Burnie Arts & Function Centre (BAFC) is committed to ensuring care for visitors and staff during the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID -19).