Dr Bhakti Vasant is a Public Health Officer with Metro South HHS and has been at the forefront of contact tracing COVID-19 cases.
Before the virus invaded Queensland,the state had 200 people trained in contact tracing.
That number has swelled to 1213 including the 524 public servants helping out during the pandemic.
Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath launched the special team of virus trackers in April.
“Queensland has really ramped up its contact-tracing capability and we’re very well placed to deal with any future cases or outbreaks,"she said.
“We now have 524 fully trained contact tracers drawn from across government,who can be called into action at any time.
“The contact tracing of those who have come into contact with a known case is an essential part of the fight against coronavirus.
“Our commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders is enhanced by this ready reserve of contact tracers who are trained to get the job done.”