Queensland’s tourism chief says the industry is anxious over the two positive Covid-19 cases on the Sunshine Coast, saying any potential resulting lockdown would be devastating for business operators with school holidays just around the corner.
Kim Fetherstone, who owns the Vandenberg Hotel in Forbes, lost out on at least $7,000 worth of business on State of Origin night after closing due to Covid exposure.
Residents have spent hours in testing lines while business owners have felt the financial impact of their potential exposure to a Covid-positive couple.