The school is now undergoing deep cleaning while Queensland Health performs contact tracing. 9News
Indooroopilly State High School, in the city's west, confirmed the case in an email to parents overnight.Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told ABC radio she understands a student has tested positive to COVID-19 and tests are being carried out to ensure it is not a false positive.Indooroopilly State High School, in Brisbane's west, is closed after a positive COVID-19 case was linked to the community.
"If you, or a member of your family, are feeling unwell or displaying symptoms of COVID-19, please consult your GP.Virus alert for Brisbane backpacker hostels, airport, hospital and Gold Coast shopping centreQueensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath and Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young are expected to provide an update in their daily briefing later this morning.
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