The new infection was a household contact of a previous case and was not a threat to the community, but chief health officer Jeannette Young said she remained anxious outbreaks in the southeastern states would eventually spill into Queensland.“Our biggest risk as we go forward is of course the increasing number of cases we are seeing every single day both in Victoria, NSW and the ACT,” she told reporters on Monday morning.“We are seeing increased cases getting closer and closer to our border, so it’s only a matter of time before one of them crosses.”Annastacia Palaszczuk echoed the anxiety expressed by the top doctor as travel into Queensland from NSW is only permitted among essential workers who have received at least one vaccine dose.“What we are seeing is the continual escalation of cases in NSW and Victoria, and we have to try and keep Queenslanders as safe as possible,” the Premier said.More to come
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