Tasmania has reported an additional COVID-19 death and 851 new infections.
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The island state has now recorded 12 virus deaths since borders reopened in mid-December and 25 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Friday's case figure is the fourth day in a row daily numbers have been in the 800s, after a jump from 569 on Monday.
Health authorities say the increase is related to the start of the school year earlier this month.
Premier Peter Gutwein on Thursday said 156 of 195 state government schools had reported at least one case among their student cohort.
Tasmania has 4525 active cases, the tenth day in a row the figure has risen.
Eleven people with the virus are in hospital, with four of those being treated specifically for COVID-19. Two patients are in intensive care.
Tasmania will drop proof of coronavirus vaccination requirements for incoming travellers at 12.01am on Saturday, opening the door for unvaccinated people to arrive without needing to quarantine.
Australian Associated Press
