Health
Queensland coronavirus caseload at ‘critical time’, more testing needed to ensure cluster contained, virologist says – ABC News
The key to preventing Queensland’s COVID-19 cluster “blowing up into something bigger” is having more people tested — and not just people showing symptoms, according to University of Queensland virologist Kirsty Short.

A high rate of testing is needed to contain the state’s current coronavirus cluster to avoid the risk of it “blowing up into something bigger”, according to a University of Queensland virologist.
Key points:
- Dr Short says the next fortnight is crucial and more testing is the key
- She says anyone with suspected contact from a recent case should be tested
- Queensland Health still says it only wants symptomatic people tested
Kirsty Short said testing in the next t…
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