Qld Health contacts four people over potential coronavirus exposure

Four people have tested negative to the coronavirus in Queensland, while four more are being contacted over potential exposure to a Victorian carrier.

FOUR people have tested negative to the coronavirus in Queensland, while four more are being contacted over potential exposure to a Victorian carrier.

Queensland Health said tests had been conducted on four previously identified patients today, and all were negative. There were no confirmed cases in the state,

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Nationally, there are five confirmed cases: four in NSW and one in Victoria.

Queensland chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young said staff were contacting four people in Queensland who had been on the same flight as the Victorian patient who tested positive.

“If these people are unwell, we will assess them for coronavirus,” Dr Young said.

Any potential contact with the NSW patients was also being assessed.

Airline staff at Brisbane Airport today. Picture: Richard Walker/AAP

Anyone who has developed a fever or respiratory symptoms within 14 days of travel to China should see their GP immediately.

People are urged to call ahead and advise the clinic of their symptoms so precautions can be taken.

For information on coronavirus, contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

The disease began in the central China city of Wuhan in December last year and has killed at least 80 people.