A Brisbane hospital is in lockdown after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital is in lockdown after a staff member contracted COVID-19 off a patient.

A staff member at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane has tested positive to COVID-19.

A staff member at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane has tested positive to COVID-19. Source: Google Maps

A staff member has contracted COVID-19 off a patient at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital, forcing a lockdown of the facility.

Queensland Health said in a statement late on Friday that the staff member had contact with the patient in the early hours of Wednesday and was infectious in the community on Thursday.

The staff member is believed to be a doctor.
Contact tracing is underway and it is likely public exposure sites will be identified and communicated on Saturday, Queensland Health said.

"All patients, staff and families this person interacted with are being identified and appropriate actions are being taken," it said.
The lockdown means all non-essential visits to patients will not be allowed and anyone needing to attend the hospital will be required to wear a mask.

The Emergency Department will remain open but people are urged to receive care at other hospitals or at a GP if possible.

Staff will have to wear masks at all times as will patients unless it is not clinically appropriate.

Non-urgent outpatient bookings and elective surgery will be postponed.

People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your jurisdiction's restrictions on gathering limits.

If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus

Please check the relevant guidelines for your state or territory: NSWVictoriaQueenslandWestern AustraliaSouth AustraliaNorthern TerritoryACTTasmania 

 


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