Man charged with assault after allegedly spitting on nurse

A 52-year-old man has allegedly spat on a nurse at a fever clinic in Brisbane after he was denied COVID-19 treatment because he was not showing the required symptoms.

Police were called to the incident at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital on Wednesday.

The man was charged with serious assault and was issued a notice to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 30.

Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles said he was "disgusted" by the act and concerned for the wellbeing of the nurse.

"Nobody should treat our health workers like that," he said.

Mr Miles said people needed to be aware that police would enforce anyone who was putting health workers at risk.