The 14 travellers quarantined in Tasmania after staying at a Brisbane hotel will be released.
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On Saturday afternoon, authorities said none of the 14 travellers who had returned to Tasmania after staying at the Brisbane Grand Chancellor hotel since December 30 had returned a positive COVID-19 result.
"Based on the Queensland Health decision, and none of the travellers here returning a positive test result, and it has been 14 days since their possible exposure, there is no need for them to remain in quarantine any longer," he said.
"This was always a precautionary measure as all had completed their quarantine requirements previously and returned a negative test result before being released.
"However we believed the extra precaution was necessary to enable further information to be obtained and we are grateful for the co-operation of the people involved who returned to quarantine while the matter was looked into.
"With the ending of the quarantine period, the 10 crew members of the Buccoo Reef catamaran who were quarantining on the vessel will be released from quarantine and the vessel will be able to depart."
However, other travellers from the greater Brisbane area who have arrived in Tasmania since January 8 will be required to stay in quarantine, as the area remains designated as high risk.
"Those who have arrived here since January 8 are in quarantine in relation to concerns about community cases in the greater Brisbane area and are separate to the specific Grand Chancellor cluster," Mr Tilyard said.
"So at this stage other travellers who have arrived since January 8 and are currently in quarantine need to remain in quarantine at this time.
"A further assessment of the situation is being undertaken and an update on the situation for these people will be advised on Monday."