A doctor from the Brisbane region delivering services at the Blackall Hospital and general practice in the town has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to Central West Hospital and Health Service CEO Anthony West, the doctor learned he was a close contact of a confirmed case in Brisbane and immediately went to his Blackall private accommodation to isolate and was also tested, with the test subsequently returning positive.
Mr West said there were no close contacts, either amongst staff or patients, and all safety procedures, including full mask-wearing and personal protective equipment were in use throughout the hospital and general practice.
Both the Blackall Hospital and Blackall's general practice are able to continue delivering services unchanged.
It's the fourth case confirmed in Queensland's central west, three of which are active, two at Blackall and one at Longreach.
All are being managed at their home or in private accommodation.
The latest case in Blackall is not connected to the case reported yesterday from the community.
Testing is available for free at all facilities in the central west but people are asked to call ahead to register in advance for testing.
In the south west there are 31 active cases, seven at Roma, six each at St George and Surat, five at Injune, four at Charleville, two at Quilpie, and one at Cunnamulla.
Health authorities are reminding people to get tested if they have any symptoms, no matter how mild.
They are also urging people to re-think their need to be out and about in the community.
"Before going to visit someone who is vulnerable or attending a crowded venue, you should think carefully about the risk posed to yourself and to others," Mr West said.
COVID-19 symptoms include fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea or lack of taste or smell.
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