Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan added to Tasmania’s hot spot list

Travellers returning from Queensland may be subject to extra quarantine measures after three local government areas in the Sunshine State were declared hot spots. FULL DETAILS >>

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TRAVELLERS returning from Queensland may be subject to extra quarantine measures after three local government areas were declared hot spots.

Director of Public Health Dr Mark Veitch announced travellers who have spent time in the City of Brisbane, the City of Ipswich and Logan City will be required to seek extra approval to enter Tasmania.

“Any person who has spent time in these or other affected regions or premises in the 14 days prior to arrival in Tasmania is required to seek approval to enter the State before travelling,” he said.

“If approved, such persons may be required to complete 14 days quarantine in government-designated accommodation where fees apply.”

Travellers who have ‘essential traveller’ status or have approval to complete quarantine at a residence in Tasmania who may have been in these areas will have their G2G pass rejected to it can be reassessed under new criteria.

Director of Public Health Dr Mark Veitch. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

“When applying for a G2G PASS to enter Tasmania, people must declare if they have been to one of the locations listed as an affected region or an affected premises within the specified time period,” Dr Veitch said.

“Such people will be able to reapply for approval to enter the state.

“Anyone who has recently arrived in Tasmania from any of these areas before today should remain vigilant for respiratory symptom and seek testing if they occur.”

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