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Two Australian border force officers have tested positive to coronavirus, multiple outlets have reported.
Australian Border Force confirms two of its officers have tested positive to coronavirus. One of the officers is in NSW, the other is in Queensland. Border Force says contact tracing has been conducted @abcnews
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