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Australian states on covid alert after infected woman's interstate travel

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outbreak, through the states of New South Wales and into Queensland, visiting dozens of sites enroute.Authorities in New South Wales and Queensland are rushing to trace close contacts and locate virus hotspots.

The couple may face criminal charges for breaching COVID-19 border restrictions.The 44-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 once in Queensland, authorities said late on Wednesday, and her husband has since tested positive.Queensland state Health Minister Yvette D'Ath told reporters in Brisbane on Thursday that the couple's tests suggested they were likely at the end of their infectious period."This means the risk is lower than we were expecting yesterday, which is really positive news," D'Ath said.

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