Tasmanian flu cases continue to rise, as state government puts final touches on winter plan

As the number of flu cases in Tasmania continues to rise, the state government says it is in the final stages of developing a winter plan. There have already been 490 reported cases of influenza in Tasmania this year, compared to 452 for the whole of 2018. Health Minister Michael Ferguson said the winter plan would ensure staff and patients were as supported and prepared as possible.