Queensland has recorded 3,118 new COVID-19 cases bringing the state’s total to 11,697 - but the Chief Health Officer has warned of a “substantial wave” of additional infections coming.
The new infections were found in 35,215 tests conducted on Thursday.
Stream the latest news on COVID-19 with Flash. Stream more than 20 global & local news sources. New to Flash? Try 14 days free now It comes amid increased strain on the state’s testing regime, but recent decisions agreed by National Cabinet on close contact definitions and isolation requirements will ease pressure and reduce queues, Dr Gerrard said.
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