Health authorities fear north Queensland could be at risk of dual emergencies as the region braces for an influx of COVID-19 cases ahead of an active summer disaster season.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is forecasting a heightened risk of cyclones, bushfires and flooding for the state over the coming months.
On average, four cyclones form in the Coral Sea each year, but climate indicators suggest that number could be higher this season.
The outlook has compounded concerns for local authorities, who are also grappling with a looming COVID-19 health threat.
"We are seeing a cyclone off the coast already, and that cyclone is called COVID-19," Townsville Hospital and Health Service CEO Kieran Keyes said.
Vaccination rates in some parts of regional Queensland remain stubbornly low.
With the state's borders set to reopen to interstate travel on December 17, residents have been warned to prepare for an influx of cases in previously COVID-free locations.
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