Queensland’s Chief Health Officer ‘hopeful’ border may open to Victoria by early December after 11 days of zero cases

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has described Melbourne’s streak of no new coronavirus cases as “exciting” and says she is “hopeful” the border with Victoria will re-open again at the start of next month.

Today Victoria recorded 11 consecutive days of no COVID-19 infections, raising hopes border restrictions between Queensland and the southern state would be eased to allow unrestricted Christmas travel.

Returning travellers from Victoria are currently required to go into mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.

“I’m sure they’re starting to feel…