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WA orders all Qld arrivals to self-isolate

WA Premier Mark McGowan says further restrictions could be imposed on visitors from Queensland. (AAP)

Western Australia has tightened restrictions on visitors from Queensland amid a coronavirus outbreak in Brisbane.

A second man, who is a close contact of the existing Queensland coronavirus cases, was reported in Brisbane on Saturday.

WA Premier Mark McGowan has ordered all travellers from Queensland to be tested and to self-isolate upon arrival in WA with immediate effect on Saturday afternoon.

The rules apply to anyone who has arrived in WA since March 20 and will be in place until midnight on March 30.

"I understand this new measure will be frustrating for some, but it is crucial we all do our bit to keep our friends, family and our community safe," he said in a statement.

"People need to heed the health advice which has kept us safe. We need to stay the course."

Mr McGowan said further restrictions could be introduced if necessary.

He said that included a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

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