Tasmania no longer has any COVID patients receiving intensive care, as the state records 726 new cases.
Today's figures from the Health Department show that of the 24 people in hospital, 12 are being treated specifically for COVID-19 symptoms — one more than yesterday.
"We're continuing to see COVID cases plateau," Premier Peter Gutwein said.
"Importantly, with 726 cases confirmed to 8pm last night, there have also been 794 cases recovered and released from quarantine."
No new COVID-19 deaths have been recorded.
It comes after two COVID-related deaths in two days this week.
A 79-year-old woman died on Tuesday, and an 80-year-old woman died on Wednesday.
There have been four COVID-related deaths in the state since the border reopened to coronavirus hotspots last month.
Tasmania now has 5,026 active cases.
Teachers' union remains concerned
The Tasmanian branch of the Australian Education Union is calling for the state government to reconsider its back-to-school plan, which the union said was "under-developed".
The union's David Genford told ABC Radio Hobart he remained concerned for teachers and other staff members.
"Our focus has been on ventilation, masks, and when a staff member becomes a close contact," Mr Genford said.
Mr Gutwein said the state government would be "engaging" with the education union and the public sector union on Thursday afternoon.
Mr Gutwein said every student would be given a back-to-school pack, including two rapid antigen tests, masks and COVID safety information.
He said schools and early learning centres would also receive an ongoing supply of RATs and masks.
"People should use these [rapid antigen tests] in the same way that we currently apply tests at the moment — if you are symptomatic or a close contact … then these tests should be used."
Mr Gutwein also said schools were "well prepared" for students to return.
"Learning spaces will be well ventilated with outdoor learning spaces optimised," he said.
He also responded to concerns about teachers being granted exemptions from being classified as a close contact.
"This will only occur if it is deemed essential by the school and the teacher is obviously not symptomatic, and [they are] comfortable to return to work."
Face masks will continue to be an important part of Tasmania's response to COVID-19.
Public Health director Mark Veitch said: "We'd want to see a further drop in cases before I think I would recommend we take masks off".
Meanwhile, a kids' play centre at Kingston, south of Hobart, will close following a spate of cancellations.
Parklife Play Centre manager Aleisha Miranda said people were worried about catching COVID-19.
"I've had just a significant number of people drop off with parties," Ms Miranda told ABC Radio Hobart.
