Scores forced to self-isolate after 'reckless' Queensland women who travelled interstate test positive

Authorities will investigate whether two women with COVID-19 who returned to Queensland from Melbourne lied on their border declaration forms.

Queensland Chief Health officer Dr Jeannette Young

Queensland Chief Health officer Dr Jeannette Young Source: AAP

Two "reckless" teens who dodged quarantine after returning from Melbourne infected with coronavirus are being investigated by police for allegedly lying on their border declaration form.

The 19-year-old women, who flew back from Melbourne via Sydney on July 21 after travelling together, were active in the community for eight days before isolating.

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