It will be interesting to see *how* new Qld case(s) - if not a false positive - is linked to Melbourne's existing clusters and what role the 4 days in NSW play.

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Case is residing in Caloundra. Arrived here 5th June. Tetsed y'day, confirmed today as a positive case.
Travelled with partner, leaving Melb 1st June. Multiple exposure sites (of course there's a Bunnings!), will be listed qld.gov.au/health/conditi…
If you've been to these sites, please come forward and get tested.
6 close contacts so far - partner already tested, negative, initially
Index case developed symptoms 3rd of June.
Spent lots of time in car with her partner.
Late Ct so not sure about sequencing success.
Call for Sunshine Coasters to get vaccinated ASAP

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