Queensland's Chief Health Officer says the pressure of leading the state's response on the COVID-19 pandemic has taken an 'enormous toll' on her as it was revealed she had to hire police to protect herself at home. 9News
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Speaking at this morning's press conference, Dr Young said the extra support had made her feel safer. While the pressure of leading the state's response to the pandemic had been tough, it had been a difficult time for everyone, Dr Young added. The case of Mark Keans, a NSW father-of-four dying in a Brisbane hospital, captured the attention of Australia after it was revealed Queensland health authorities tried to force the family to choose one child to say goodbye.The government was forced to backflip on the ruling after coming under fire.
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