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Queenslanders are keeping a close eye on the growing list of contact tracing venues linked to the Greater Brisbane coronavirus outbreak. The Queensland Government provides an updated list of close contact and casual contact venues on its website. A Queensland Health spokesperson said data from the Check In Qld app had been requested and used to contact those at risk. If you believe you are a close contact or a casual contact and have not been contacted by Queensland Health, you should complete the contact tracing self-assessment.

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Victorian coronavirus cases who don't answer their phone to contact tracers will soon get a visit from the ADF

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