Article 5SWDM Qld border opening: fears of long delays at checkpoints amid surge in stranded travellers

Qld border opening: fears of long delays at checkpoints amid surge in stranded travellers

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Ben Smee
from World news | The Guardian on (#5SWDM)

Concerns northern NSW may not have Covid testing capacity to meet demand as delays of up to four hours expected

Large numbers of stranded travellers have begun arriving at the Queensland border days ahead of its scheduled reopening, increasing concerns about long delays at police checkpoints.

It remains unclear how the police border checkpoints will operate, though delays of up to four hours are expected and authorities have asked people to consider travelling at a later date and to pack your patience".

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