By Rose Astley
A 77-year-old Noosaville woman has died in New South Wales after contracting Coronavirus, it is believed she had contracted the virus from her daughter who recently visited San Francisco within the last month.
It is believed the woman became unwell on her flight to Sydney, her condition deteriorated and she was rushed to hospital but was unable to be saved.
The Sunshine Coast woman had previously spent the last two weeks with her daughter who had been holidaying here, authorities say.
The woman’s flight number has not yet been made public.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Steven Miles said this is a reminder to protect the community’s most vulnerable.
“I’d like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of this woman,” Mr Miles said.
“It’s a stark reminder of how serious coronavirus is.
“We all have a role to play in protecting vulnerable people in our community.”
This brings Australia’s COVID-19 death toll to five, and the first for Queensland.
The Federal Government announced on Sunday that all international travellers arriving in Australia from Monday onwards must self quarantine for 14 days.
No cruise ships are allowed to dock at any Australian port for 30 days under the new restrictions.
