Queensland recorded 10 new cases of community-acquired Covid on Thursday morning as health authorities apologised after six people.received an ultra low dose of Pfizer.
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Queensland Health lists new COVID-hit venues, including Brisbane hostel where infected case stayed
A man who completed two-week hotel quarantine in Queensland after returning from the Philippines has tested positive to coronavirus while out and about in the community. Here are the latest exposure sites.
Zoe ZaczekDigital Reporter
July 29, 2021 - 9:10AM
Two hostels and Brisbane Airport are on COVID-alert after a man spent four days in the community while potentially infectious.
Queensland Health on Wednesday announced 20 new coronavirus cases, including one in the community and 19 aboard an offshore ship off the coast of the Sunshine State.
The local case is a man who returned to Australia from the Philippines.
Health Minister Yvette D Ath said an infectious man has been in the community in Brisbane. (9News)
But the man was staying at a backpacker hotel on Roma Street in Brisbane when he became unwell on July 27.
Queensland Health Minister Yvette D Ath said the man tested positive for coronavirus and has been infectious since July 22.
There were another 19 cases recorded in a crew onboard the Sanyu bulk shipping vessel anchored off the Queensland coast.
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said the bulk carrier vessel came into Torres Strait waters on Monday, when Queensland authorities were informed several of the 21 crew on board were sick.