Cairns nurse tests negative with Ebola

She also said the health department was looking at keeping returning medical professionals in capital cities to ensure they were close to medical assistance.

She said the reaction from the community showed the importance of ensuring information was accessible.

“It shows there is a lot of fear out there... That’s why it’s so important to get the information out there so people don’t unnecessarily fear these things.”

Dr Young again reiterated the wider community was not at risk of the deadly virus