Queensland has recorded 2,222 new COVID-19 cases ahead of the federal government's plan to change the definition of a close contact being discussed at a National Cabinet meeting.
Queensland has recorded 2,222 new COVID-19 cases as the federal government's plan to change the definition of a close contact is dismissed as "quite illogical" by the Australian Medical Association vice president.
Acting director of medical services in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Marlow Coates, said they were all connected to one case, the first in the region, that was announced by officials yesterday. The double-dose vaccination rate on Thursday Island is currently at 76 per cent for residents aged over 12.Changing 'close contact' definition would make 'no difference'
Those contacts would only be required to quarantine for seven days, and take a rapid antigen test on day six. Australian Medical Association vice president Chris Moy said the federal government's planned change in definition to focus on households appeared "quite illogical" and not based on science.
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