'Appalling, unforgiveable' testing move slammed | Fraser Coast Chronicle
The Opposition has slammed the state government for “putting the fear in Queenslanders” urging them to get tested just hours before clinics closed.
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The Opposition has slammed the state government for “putting the fear in Queenslanders” urging them to get tested just hours before clinics closed.
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The Opposition has slammed the state government for “putting the fear in Queenslanders” urging them to get tested just hours before clinics closed.
Responding to criticism that Queensland's testing clinics weren't ready for an influx of patients, Jeannette Young said: "If one [clinic] is particularly busy, look where else you can go."
People who lined up for as long as two hours at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital on Saturday night were left furious after being turned away when the COVID-19 testing facility shut at 9pm. The returned Queenslanders and interstate travellers who came out to "do the right thing" were left disappointed after they were advised by Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young to get tested "immediately" and isolate if they had been in Melbourne since December 21. As the only testing facility open last night, the RBWH was swamped in the hours following the announcement. The massive line was a ...