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TRAFFIC Traffic is looking good this morning. Delays are expected at roadworks sites, such as Mons Rd, Forest Glen, Peachester Rd, Peachester, and Noosa Rd, Marcoola.     By Matt Collins  A 66-year-old man may pursue legal action against the state government after being forced to spend Christmas Day alone in quarantine in a Brisbane hotel. Read the full story here.  By Scott Sawyer  One of five new COVID-19 cases recorded in Queensland is being managed on the Sunshine Coast.  Read more here.   By Scott Sawyer  Contractors have been confirmed to construct the Coast s newest primary school, with more details emerging about the new campus. Read the full story here.
He checked in on Tuesday afternoon, December 22 and will be there until Tuesday, January 5. Mr Thorson is not allowed any visitors and may only open the hotel door for food deliveries. The forced isolation was a tough way to spend Christmas Day for the 66 year old. I just want to come home, he said. My wife is devastated, she is lonely. Mr Thorson submitted an exemption request to Queensland Health on the basis he did not travel to any COVID hot spot areas while interstate. It was denied. He was advised we all have an obligation to follow the directions as set down by the Chief Health Officer by the Health Directions Exemption Service on Saturday, December 26.