A Tasmanian man who tested positive to coronavirus has been found to have broken his self-isolation to visit Woolworths.

The man was confirmed to have the virus on Monday, after visiting the supermarket on Sunday night.

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He spent around 15 minutes at the Launceston store, on the corner of Wellington and York Streets, at 10pm.

The man went to the supermarket after being told to self-quarantine, and the requirements of the process.

“The risk to anyone who was in the supermarket at that time is very low, “ Tasmanian Director of Public Health Dr Mark Veitch said.

Chevron Right Icon ‘It is disappointing that the man did not follow the self-quarantine requirements.’

“However, it is appropriate to fully inform staff and customers who were there.”

Although there’s little risk to those who were in the store at the time, anyone who was there and becomes unwell in the next two weeks is advised to contact the public health hotline.

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There is no risk to those who visited Woolworths in the days after the man’s visit.

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“I am confident that all public health processes were followed appropriately, and it is disappointing that the man did not follow the self-quarantine requirements,” Veitch said.

The case comes as several others contracted the virus around the country.

The 15th case in NSW was confirmed on Tuesday night, while Victoria’s 10th case was confirmed on Monday.