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By Stephanie Zillman

Queensland records new COVID-19 case linked to pair who didn't quarantine

Chatswood Hills State School's outside hours care service is working closely with Queensland Health.

Queensland has recorded a third case of coronavirus in Logan, south of Brisbane, after two women who had travelled from Victoria tested positive overnight.

Queensland Health said the woman, 22, was a close contact of one of the two 19-year-old women who tested positive.

She is an employee of YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care in Springwood — both it and the associated school, Chatswood Hills State School, have now been closed for cleaning.

"Queensland Health is working closely with the school and the care centre, both of which have temporarily closed until further notice," a statement from Queensland Health said.

Queensland Health also urged anyone who was at the locations below at the relevant times to "immediately self-quarantine and contact 13 HEALTH".

Location Suburb Date Time
FLIGHTS

VA863 – Mel - Syd

VA977 – Syd - Bne
21 July 2020
Parklands Christian College Park Ridge 22-23 July 2020 9:30am-6pm
Madtongsan IV Restaurant Sunnybank 23 July 2020 7-9pm
Heeretea -Bubble Tea Shop Sunnybank 23 July 2020 9:25pm
YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care Springwood 23-24 July 2020 All
Primary Medical and Dental Practice Browns Plains 24 July 2020 3:30-3:50pm
Thai Peak Restaurant Springfield 26 July 2020 6:30-9pm
Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar Southbank 27 July 2020 All
P’Nut Street Noodles Southbank 27 July 2020 All
African Grocery Shop Woodridge (Station Rd) 28 July 2020 All
Primary Medical and Dental Practice Browns Plains 28 July 2020 12:25-12:30pm
Chatime Grand Plaza Browns Plains 28 July 2020 All

At this stage, the Department of Health is advising residents of Brisbane's southside to be "alert but not alarmed".

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young said, in particular, residents of Logan, South Brisbane or Springfield should stay home if they feel unwell, and immediately arrange to be tested.

"As always, we strongly recommend everyone with symptoms, particularly people who have travelled interstate recently, to immediately get tested," Dr Young said.

"Vigilance is key to keeping community transmission out of Queensland."

Due to the new cases, Queensland Health has also immediately locked down aged care facilities in Brisbane's southside.

The directive means aged care facilities in the 'metro south' locality will not be allowed to host visitors until an alternative directive is made.

In a letter to parents and staff, the principal of Chatswood Hills State School, David Teale, said the school would be closed on Thursday.

Mr Teale said the school's outside hours care service was working closely with Queensland Health to identify any close contacts of the woman with COVID-19.

There are currently eight active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, with four of those in hospital.

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