Couple's fears after deputy premier raises alarm of 'infected bikie' on Jetstar flight from Melbourne

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EXCLUSIVE: A man and his immunocompromised partner who flew on a flight with a man authorities claimed was infected with coronavirus have still not been contacted by Queensland Health almost 30 hours after their plane landed. 9News

Thomas and his partner, who has autoimmune conditions, had flown out of Melbourne for Queensland to better safeguard her health in the face of the state's second wave.

A Queensland Health spokesperson told nine.com.au only those seated within two rows of an infected passenger were contacted as they are regarded as being most at risk.Thomas said he had "suspicions" Bowden was travelling on their bus from Brisbane Airport to the hotel.Shane Scott Bowden was a former member of the Mongols bikie gang.

This morning Mr Miles, also the health minister, said contact tracing and a police investigation into Bowden was underway.

 

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