#BREAKING: Queensland records 1 new local case of COVID-19 - a man in his 40s who travelled from China, quarantined, tested negative on exit and is now positive. Fully vaccinated, and immediate contacts in isolation + all negative. | @NewsTalk4BC
New exposure sites will be added to the QLD Health website in coming days for areas in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
.@YvetteDAth confirms Townsville will open its first community vaccination centre in August, ahead of the federal government's delivery of more jabs in October.
@YvetteDAth CHO Dr Jeanette Young says the source of the infection for today's case is unknown. He had three negative tests in quarantine in Brisbane, went home to the Gold Coast on July 12. He became unwell on July 13, saw a GP, got tested and the positive result was only received yesterday
@YvetteDAth During his time in the community, the man went to multiple public venues and locations - all currently listed on QLD Health tracing website.
@YvetteDAth CHO says authorities aren't sure when the man's infectious period started because he tested negative upon leaving quarantine. He may have had another respiratory illness that shed COVID-19 after leaving hotel, but they're waiting more tests to confirm. The likely date is July 13.
@YvetteDAth Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says police still interviewing Sydney man who entered Queensland illegally with flight attendant to work out where they have been. They both may face charges of breaching public health orders.
@YvetteDAth Health Minister denies the Premier is staying in a three-bedroom hotel suite at the Westin in Brisbane - saying "there's nothing unusual" about the situation. DC Gollschewski says she's in a "modest" protected room due to her role to prevent any possible threats.
@YvetteDAth Dr Young refusing to say early if Queensland's masks restriction is set to lift by this coming Friday.
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