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Alice Springs joins locked-down locations amid further coronavirus concerns

Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath

Queensland Health Minister Yvette DAth Source: AAP

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The lockdown in Alice Springs comes amid concerns over cases linked to the Tanami mine site.

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