Qld considering quarantining travellers from Victorian COVID hotspots to isolate

Queensland is considering forcing travellers from COVID-19 hotspots in Victoria to self-isolate for 14 days in a bid to slow the spread of the disease around the country. Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennelll says National Cabinet will discuss the proposal this Friday. One idea being kicked around behind the scenes by some states, including Queensland, ahead of national cabinet this Friday I understand is to reopen borders, say with Queensland sticking to its original date of July 10, but introduce a requirement to isolate for 14 days for anyone travelling from the relevant Victorian hotspots and impose heavy fines for those who do not adhere to this,” he said. This could be introduced in Queensland and NSW. The Federal Government has pledged to assist Victoria after a small surge in COVID-19 cases. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton today confirmed the death of an elderly man, bringing the state's death toll to 20 after experiencing no deaths since May 23. Mr Sutton also confirmed 20 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,884. Mr Clennell said the government is considering bringing in the army to assist Victoria with its COVID-19 response. I am told the army will be providing logistics and planning support to Victoria,”he said. “Too early to see if they will also be asked to assist with hotel quarantine policing and contact tracing.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au