Queensland Health Director-General John Wakefield said the investigation found the public health response was"appropriate"to prevent an outbreak in May.
Clinicians called Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young,fearing they would have to treat patients without safeguards.
The people were recovered from the water at midday by a merchant vessel diverted to scene.
The 31-year-old is alleged to have committed a string of offences between Brisbane and Rockhampton,staying with some women for days before stealing from them.
"It's really disappointing,frankly … to have a medical leader lie to us in order to get around these COVID restrictions,"Heath Minister says.
The family of Karen Gilliland,42,have spoken publicly for the first time after she was allegedly stabbed to death by her estranged husband in Rockhampton.
Officers tried to revive mother-of-three Karen Gilliland,42,on Tuesday night. A man believed to be her estranged husband is expected to face court on Thursday.
Officers failed to revive the 42-year-old when they arrived at the Rockhampton home about 6.30pm on Tuesday,with a search finding the man about two hours later.
The 158-year-old hotel is on the market in hopes a new owner can keep the community's memories alive.
Catie and Warren Brewer have not had a chance to take a breath until now after going from brewing to hand sanitisers.
The unnamed woman,who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home,has been vigorously defended by the nurses'union.