State reveals new high-risk Qld areas

TASMANIA has stopped short of locking the border to Queensland but has declared several high-risk premises following the emergence of six new Covid cases in the mainland state.

Those locations include Brisbane Airport and two separate domestic flights, with possible exposure times between September 17 and 27.

Tasmanian Public Health Director Mark Veitch said anyone who had spent time at any of the locations at the specified dates and times would not be allowed to travel to Tasmania. He said anyone now in Tasmania who had been at any of the sites should immediately isolate and call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 for advice.

“At this stage, Public Health believes the risk to the Tasmanian community is low and no further restrictions are required,’’ he said.

“However, it will continue to closely monitor the situation in Queensland and respond as necessary.”

Tasmania has border restrictions with every Australian state and territory except the Northern Territory.