TB patient in isolation in Longreach Hospital

Sally Gall
Updated February 13 2018 - 9:46pm, first published February 12 2018 - 4:30pm
Some 18 cases of tuberculosis have already been notified in Queensland this year, which is consistent with the onset of the wet season, according to the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland. Photo by Michael O'Sullivan.
Some 18 cases of tuberculosis have already been notified in Queensland this year, which is consistent with the onset of the wet season, according to the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland. Photo by Michael O'Sullivan.

The first case of tuberculosis in Queensland’s central west in 25 years is being treated in isolation at the Longreach Hospital.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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