Police issue fever clinic traffic warning for Hervey Bay drivers

Police are warning drivers to avoid the area wherever possible

Fever clinic changes at Maryborough

UPDATE

A section of Yaralla Street that runs alongside the Maryborough Hospital campus has reverted to one-way traffic to help manage the flow of people attending the city's drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic.

  Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service confirmed entry to Yaralla Street was  now via Winston Noble Drive, while the exit would be be at the Walker Street end.

  All other intersections with Yaralla Street are now closed.   WBHHS asked people to obey traffic directions and thanked everyone for their patience as well as police, the council and SES for their help.    Fever clinics are open in Hervey Bay and Maryborough from  6.30am. 

EARLIER

Police are warning drivers to avoid all non-essential travel to the medical precinct at Urraween as hundreds race to get tested for COVID-19.

A statement from Queensland Police points to "significant congestion" at the fever clinic outside St Stephen's hospital and to "avoid the areas if you can".

Delays expected on Urraween Rd, Nissen St and Medical Place.

Police are currently directing traffic outside the clinic.

It comes as the greater Brisbane area prepares to enter into a three-day lockdown from 5pm.

Residents who have recently travelled to these areas since March 20 will also need to stay home save for essential travel during this period.

Masks must be carried from 5pm and worn at inside venues including supermarkets.

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