Queensland Senator Susan McDonald has announced she is the latest victim of the COVID-19 outbreak in Queensland.
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Senator McDonald announced on Monday March 16, that she became feeling unwell in Townsville last week.
"On Friday evening I began feeling unwell with a sore throat and a mild temperature, so I went to the Townsville Base Hospital Emergency Department to be tested for coronavirus before returning home, where I have been in self-isolation since that time," she said.
"Unfortunately the test has today come back positive and I have now been admitted to hospital, where I will remain under the direction of Queensland Health.
"For anyone with questions regarding the virus, please contact your nearest health service or visit www.health.gov.au."
There currently remain no confirmed cases in North West Queensland.
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