Queensland nursing home in lockdown after nurse tests positive to coronavirus

A nursing home in Queensland is in lockdown after a nurse at the state-run facility in the city of Rockhampton tested positive for COVID-19.

North Rockhampton Nursing Centre is in lockdown after a nurse tested positive for coronavirus. Source: Google Maps

The nurse is suspected to have become infected during a trip to Brisbane a short time ago.

Health Minister Stephen Miles says a rapid response team is working to identify staff and residents who have been in contact with the nurse.

 

Meanwhile, the state will begin easing further restrictions from tomorrow with public parks, playgrounds and barbeques permitted to be open.