Experts have cast doubt on the science being used to retain coronavirus rules such as the 25-kilometre travel bubble and the wearing of masks outdoors.
On Friday Professor Sutton said genomic testing indicated the family are carrying the Kappa variant.
Professor Morawska has been a leading global voice behind the belated recognition from the World Health Organisation and other international health authorities of the role airborne transmission played in COVID-19. Professor Morawska said people should wear masks outdoors when they could not maintain a safe distance, such as stopping for a chat or standing in line.
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