United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Queensland considers using mining camps to quarantine arriving travellers
Queensland’s state Premier is mulling using remote mining camps as quarantine facilities for international arrivals.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said ‘a number’ of camps within reach of airports are being considered as a way to isolate tavellers more effectively.
There have been several incidents of exposure and infections at urban quarantine hotels around the country.
It also recently happened at a quarantine hotel in the Queensland state capital of Brisbane.
"I think with this new strain, we have to put all options on the table," Palaszczuk said.
Almost all new outbreaks in recent months in Australia have been traced back to quarantine hotels.
Neighbouring state New South Wales has objected to the idea of using remote camps.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said it would add to concerns about transporting possibly infected travellers and finding staff for the facilities.
Australia has recorded a total of more than 28,000 infections so far.
Written by Ray Montgomery, Asia Editor
Related News Stories:
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Storm Lilian travel chaos as bank holiday flights cancelled