Victorian travellers in Qld urged to get tested as first contacts found

“Victoria’s own assessment of the situation is that the risk of spread is right across the state, not just in Melbourne, which is why they have imposed restrictions across their entire state.”

As a result anyone in Queensland who has been in Victoria on or since December 21 has been urged to should get tested and quarantine at home or their accommodation until they receive a negative result.

She said anyone still considering travel to NSW or Victoria needed to be aware they may not have enough time to return home before hotel quarantine is imposed if border restrictions change.

“And if you’re already in Victoria or New South Wales, consider coming home,” Dr…