Jetstar hoses down concerns a major breach of NSW coronavirus screening protocols at Sydney Airport could lead to new outbreaks of the disease, saying passengers were screened in Melbourne.
Jetstar has hosed down concerns a major breach of NSW coronavirus screening protocols at Sydney Airport could lead to new outbreaks of the disease.Jetstar's CEO has rejected claims the bungle was similar to the Ruby PrincessPassengers on Jetstar Flight JQ520 from Melbourne to Sydney were allowed to disembark on Tuesday night"They [the screening protocols] are different in every state and that causes confusion," he said.
Most of the passengers were able to be screened before they left the terminal but 48 passengers left the airport and had to be followed up later by NSW Health officials. "All of the follow-up action has occurred, and I'm pleased to say that five, the final five, are being tested today," Dr Chant said.
"The screening has taken place, it's just that the double-check of screening didn't happen straight away.
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