Coronavirus Australia live news: Friday, October 2

Two new cases in Queensland

             

             

Queensland’s CHO Dr Jeannette Young has given some details on the two new cases recorded.

               

“Both [the two new cases] were crew that were due to go on to a vessel off the coast of Brisbane, from the Port of Brisbane.

                 

“As part of the protocol, they went from the airport, when they arrived into Queensland, into hotel quarantine, were tested in hotel quarantine, while they were awaiting to go and join their vessel. Those tests came back positive late yesterday.

                   

“They did go out to the vessel but we’ve organised for them to be transferred to the PA Hospital where they currently are.

                 

“We’re just working through whether they’ve had contact with anyone else. Their protocols are very rigid and they were followed, so we think the risk is very low but, of course, we’re working that through.

                 

“There were two different vessels that had crew changeovers from that flight that came in to Brisbane. So we’re just holding both those vessels at the moment while we work out whether there’s anything further that needs to be done.”

                 

Health Minister and deputy Premier Steven Miles said it underlined the effectiveness of the COVID-safe plan.
            
“I think it underlines just how effective our industry COVID-safe plans have been. They’ve allowed us to continue with maritime freight, road freight while also keeping our community safe,” Mr Miles said.
           
There are just 6 active cases remaining in the state. 
           
5,200 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.

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