Queensland will delay its decision on whether to reopen the state's border to New South Wales until the end of the month as authorities closely monitor contact tracing efforts.
Speaking in Brisbane, Health Minister Steven Miles said it was "disappointing" to hear the New South Wales Government had "effectively given up on the goal of 28 days of no unlinked transmission".
Queensland's Chief Health Officer said authorities "need to wait a bit longer" before deciding whether there is a need to change November's planned border re-opening to New South Wales. The Queensland Government has demanded NSW record 28 days of no unknown community transmission before the border would reopen.
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