NewzPatients from Tasmania's north-west have been relocated to Launceston and Hobart following a deliberately lit fire that severely damaged a mental health facility on Saturday night. The incident has left the region with a critical shortage of capacity, according to warnings from a union representing healthcare workers.
The union has cautioned that the remaining infrastructure is inadequate to meet regional demand, raising concerns about the ongoing care and placement of vulnerable patients displaced by the weekend's arson attack. Authorities have not yet detailed a timeline for the repair or reopening of the damaged facility.
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