Queensland declares Perth a hotspot

Acting Premier Steven Miles said anyone who has been in the WA hotspot areas were required to go into 14 days’ mandatory hotel quarantine.

“Our border restrictions are being ramped up to protect Queenslanders,” he said.

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said timeframes might change as more information is received about the WA outbreak.

“If you’re already in Queensland and you have been to Perth or the surrounding areas since January 26, please get tested and isolate until get a negative result,” she said.

“Depending on testing clinic times, you may want to isolate in your accommodation and seek a test tomorrow morning.

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“Please do not go out into the community except to get tested, and then isolate until you get a negative…