World news – AU – Adelaide fans who have bought tickets to State of Origin have warned against staying home or facing fines

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Queensland Health Secretary said Ticketek online ticketing service is tracking five people from Adelaide to ensure they do not attend Wednesday’s State of Origin match at a projected to be crowded stadium in Brisbane. .

The Queensland government has declared Adelaide a COVID-19 hotspot, which means any Queensland resident arriving from the city as of today must go to hotel quarantine..

Those who have arrived from Adelaide since November 9 have been told to go into home quarantine.

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The state of Queensland recorded a new case of coronavirus during the past 24 hours, but this person was already in quarantine at the hotel.

Queensland Health Minister Yvette Dath said Tuesday that anyone who violates quarantine rules can be fined.

“Ticketek has tracked all [Origin] tickets purchased from Adelaide – all of these people are being contacted,” she said..

« There are only five people who have been in Adelaide since November 9 and bought tickets and were planning to attend that game..

“They will be informed that they have to remain in quarantine and cannot attend that match.

She said the authorities would closely monitor the interstate situation and were grateful to people for their interest in health advice.

« We’ve seen an increase in the past 24 hours of testing in Queensland, and we want to see that continues – not only for everyone who has been in Adelaide, but also for anyone else with any symptoms, regardless of mild degree, we encourage you to get the test. ».

Queensland Police Chief Mark Wheeler said anyone traveling by road who was to a hotspot in South Australia would be turned away at the border.

He said: « The only exception to this is the people who are allowed entry because of the permissible purposes. ».

Those who leave the hotspot sites before November 9 will also be permitted to enter Queensland.

Chief Supervisor Wheeler has also warned travelers of significant delays at border crossing points in recent days.

Ms D’Ath said Queensland was not acting alone in its response to the Adelaide Group.

“We took action very quickly, as we did every time. This means that Queensland has opened up its economy. « .

“These restrictions are in place in Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Meanwhile, further COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in Queensland starting 4:00 pm on Tuesday, including indoor venues that are allowed to host one person for every 2 sq.m..

“[This] would be a major improvement for local cafes, restaurants, and businesses across Queensland,” Ms. Dath said..

“We can only do this because of the great work the Queenslanders have done in making sure they comply with the restrictions, that they are safe from COVID, that they are in good health, and make sure that they will stay home if you are sick. . . . Most importantly, you will be tested if you feel unwell.

The new rules also lift restrictions on the number of fans who can attend sporting events, with a full stay at Lang Park in Brisbane expected for the Origin match Wednesday night.

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