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Queensland has one new case of COVID-19, but it is likely historical and not connected to the case of a doctor at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital who tested positive, the state's health authorities say.
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The source of the new infection reported overnight is under investigation and urgent genome sequencing is underway. Testing of close contacts of the case is also urgently underway.
Further information will be provided when available, including regarding any community risks should they be identified.
In response to the COVID-19 case in a staff member at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital, NSW Health is asking anyone who has arrived in NSW from Queensland after 11 March to check the Queensland Health website for public health advice.
Several venues of concern in Brisbane have been identified and are listed on the Queensland Health website. Anyone who has attended any of these venues during the relevant times is asked to immediately self-isolate and call NSW Health on 1800 943 553. Alternatively, for more information please call Queensland Health on 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).