Greater Brisbane officially enters three-day COVID-19 lockdown as authorities race to contain community transmission
3 years, 9 months ago

Greater Brisbane officially enters three-day COVID-19 lockdown as authorities race to contain community transmission

ABC  

Queensland Health authorities are scrambling to contain a growing coronavirus cluster, as millions of residents in Greater Brisbane officially enter lockdown. As of 5:00pm Monday, people in five local government areas that make up Greater Brisbane — Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton and Redlands — are under strict stay-at-home orders under the snap three-day lockdown. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Queensland contact tracing sites: The full list Photo shows Close-up of woman's face and hands putting on a mask during the coronavirus pandemic in Australia.

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The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?

ABC  

Americans testing positive for COVID-19 will no longer be told to stay home for five days under new rules proposed by the Center for Disease Control, local media has reported. While isolation is no longer a legal requirement, Australians who test positive for COVID-19 should also avoid "high-risk settings" like hospitals and care facilities for at least seven days "or …

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country
1 year, 1 month ago

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country

Daily Mail  

AMA president calls for masks to be worn in public places A top doctor has called on Australians to return to wearing masks in public as a new Covid wave pushes hospitals to 'breaking point' ahead of the festive season. Australian Medical Association Queensland president Maria Boulton says people should opt to wear masks in public places such as large …

Queensland's COVID-19 mandate for masks on public transport to be scrapped
2 years, 3 months ago

Queensland's COVID-19 mandate for masks on public transport to be scrapped

ABC  

Queensland is ending the requirement for people to wear face masks while on public transport. Key points: The rule will be relaxed for staff and commuters from midnight The Health Minister asked the public to respect those who chose to continue wearing masks Masks will still be required in vulnerable settings, by close contacts and those who have left just …

COVID-19 is on track to become the leading cause of death in Australia, Queensland infectious disease expert Nigel McMillan says
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 is on track to become the leading cause of death in Australia, Queensland infectious disease expert Nigel McMillan says

ABC  

A Queensland infectious diseases expert says COVID-19 is on track to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death in Australia, with one in every 110 Queenslanders currently infected with the virus. Key points: Professor Nigel McMillan warns Queenslanders are not taking COVID seriously enough COVID hospitalisations have reached an unprecedented high in Queensland Professor McMillan is calling …

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change

ABC  

The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Queensland is likely to exceed 1,000 in coming weeks, the highest number of the pandemic so far, health authorities say. Key points: More than 2,300 Queensland health staff are off work due to COVID-19 Isolation rules around the COVID reinfection period cut from 12 weeks to four weeks Queensland CHO John Gerrard …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

More people in hospital with COVID-19 just days before mask mandates set to go
2 years, 8 months ago

More people in hospital with COVID-19 just days before mask mandates set to go

ABC  

South Australia has recorded the highest number of COVID-related hospitalisations since February 1, just days out from the expected easing of mask rules. Key points: There are 236 people with COVID-19 in hospital in SA - the highest number since February 1 4,281 new infections were reported yesterday The state's mask rules are set to go in coming days There …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure

ABC  

The number of hospital and ambulance workers unable to work due to COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past 10 days as the Health Minister foreshadows another suspension on some elective surgeries. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 …

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar
3 years ago

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar

Firstpost  

Talking to reporters at her office in the BMC headquarters, Pednekar suggested that citizens wear triple-layer masks while travelling in public buses and local trains Mumbai: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily COVID-19 cases in the financial capital cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government’s rules. The …

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation
3 years ago

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation

News 18  

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday chaired an emergency meeting of ministers, senior officials and asked district level authorities to increase testing and also impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching, the CM said, but …

COVID updates: Thousands of people in isolation in NSW as cases rise and Queensland's mask mandate begins — As it happened
3 years ago

COVID updates: Thousands of people in isolation in NSW as cases rise and Queensland's mask mandate begins — As it happened

ABC  

Residents at a north Queensland aged care home are being tested for COVID-19 after a contractor visiting the facility tested positive. The Mackay Hospital and Health Service confirmed it is testing residents, staff and visitors at the Blue Care Home Field Aged Care facility in Mackay. “The health service has deployed a team of testers to the facility following confirmation …

Queensland records 16 new COVID-19 community cases ahead of mask mandate being introduced
3 years ago

Queensland records 16 new COVID-19 community cases ahead of mask mandate being introduced

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 20 new cases of COVID-19, including 16 that have been in the community, a day ahead of a statewide mask mandate being introduced. Key points: A statewide mask mandate comes into effect tomorrow and will be revised when 90 per cent of the population 16 and over is double vaccinated The Premier rules out lockdowns over Christmas …

Queensland has hit its first major COVID vaccine milestone. Here's what that means
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland has hit its first major COVID vaccine milestone. Here's what that means

ABC  

Queensland has hit its first major COVID-19 vaccine milestone, meaning border restrictions eased on Monday for fully vaccinated travellers from hotspots. As for international arrivals, people can catch a direct flight to Queensland if they are fully vaccinated Australian citizens or permanent residents, with a negative COVID test result in the 72 hours before arrival. Anyone who wants to enter …

Queensland passes 80 per cent of over 16s COVID-19 vaccination threshold for easing of mask rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland passes 80 per cent of over 16s COVID-19 vaccination threshold for easing of mask rules

ABC  

Queensland has met the state government's threshold for the easing of mask rules, with 80.1 per cent of the state's population over 16 now at least partially vaccinated. On Tuesday, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said people in south-east Queensland would no longer need to wear masks indoors, including at schools, workplaces, cafes, pubs, clubs and hairdressers "the minute" 80 per cent …

COVID-19 vaccine restrictions could pose issues for Queensland businesses worried about being on the frontline
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccine restrictions could pose issues for Queensland businesses worried about being on the frontline

ABC  

Queensland hospitality businesses are concerned restrictions for those unvaccinated against COVID-19 from next month will have serious repercussions on their busiest trade time of the year. Key points: Hospitality venues says they will have to put on extra staff to check vaccination status Some are looking to double security at venues, but there is a 'massive shortage' of guards Some …

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases

ABC  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed the limits that will be put on Queenslanders who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-next month. Key points: The easing of restrictions will only apply for those who are fully vaccinated Hospitals, aged care facilities and prisons will also require both doses Acting Chief Health Officer warned the freedoms and reopened borders would …

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland

ABC  

With Queensland slowly edging towards its vaccination targets, those who have had two doses will still have to quarantine for two weeks if they get COVID-19. Key points: Queensland is preparing for a worst case scenario of 1,200 COVID-19 cases a day when borders reopen on December 17 Restrictions and lockdowns in areas with low vaccination rates remain an option, …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached
3 years, 2 months ago

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached

ABC  

The ACT has reached 80 per cent full vaccination coverage of Canberrans aged 12 and over. Key points: Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source ACT charities say they expect an influx of donations as restrictions continue to ease ACT charities …

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday

ABC  

The lockdown in Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria will lift from 11:59pm on Thursday when the state is expected to reach its goal of having 70 per cent of those aged 16+ fully vaccinated. Key points: There have been 145 deaths in Victoria during the Delta outbreak The lockdown will lift at 11:59pm this Thursday Soon, more than 90 …

When will Melbourne's COVID lockdown lift and what you will be able to do?
3 years, 2 months ago

When will Melbourne's COVID lockdown lift and what you will be able to do?

ABC  

After months of stay-at-home orders and progressively stricter rules around social movements, Victoria has announced a lifting of its lockdown this week. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews says the state's lockdown will lift at 11:59pm on Thursday, when 70 per cent of eligible adults are expected to be fully vaccinated. Hospitality and entertainment Outdoor cafes will open with up to 50 …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date

Daily Mail  

The Queensland government has hinted at its plans for re-opening the state's borders as NSW celebrates freedom day after hitting its 70 per cent vaccination target. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says unvaccinated Queenslanders need to get the jab within 'five to six weeks' to protect themselves from a surge of Delta cases as locked-down parts of Australia begin to reopen. …

Far West NSW communities rejoice as COVID lockdown comes to an end
3 years, 3 months ago

Far West NSW communities rejoice as COVID lockdown comes to an end

ABC  

Many residents across the Central Darling Shire are welcoming the end of lockdown, but those living in Wilcannia and Menindee will need to wait a little longer. Key points: Most of the Central Darling Shire's communities can now visit hospitality venues under eased COVID rules Menindee and Wilcannia remain in lockdown for now White Cliffs business owner says many people …

Six Covid cases detected in Queensland as new restrictions slapped on millions for TWO weeks
3 years, 3 months ago

Six Covid cases detected in Queensland as new restrictions slapped on millions for TWO weeks

Daily Mail  

Queensland has announced six new cases of Covid and has responded by imposing tougher restrictions and cutting the crowd capacity at Sunday's NRL Grand Final in Brisbane to 75 per cent. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced six new cases in the state on Thursday, resulting in Stage 2 restrictions being introduced in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan, Townsville and …

Victoria's construction industry has been linked to 403 Covid-19 cases prompting shut down
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria's construction industry has been linked to 403 Covid-19 cases prompting shut down

Daily Mail  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has shut down the state's construction industry after it was revealed 403 Covid-19 cases have been linked to the sector. There are now 300,000 tradies out of work for two weeks following the shut down announced late on Monday night with hundreds taking to the streets of Melbourne to protest outside construction union CFMEU's office. More …

Melbourne's roadmap out of COVID lockdown has been released. Here's what it looks like
3 years, 3 months ago

Melbourne's roadmap out of COVID lockdown has been released. Here's what it looks like

ABC  

After weeks of hard lockdown, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has laid out a detailed roadmap on how his government plans to ease restrictions in Melbourne. Weddings will be allowed outdoors only with DQ4 and up to 50 fully vaccinated people, or just 10 if the vaccination status is unknown. Fully vaccinated congregations of 150 people indoors and 500 outdoors can …

ACT records 13 new COVID-19 cases, as Yass Valley heads back into lockdown from midnight
3 years, 3 months ago

ACT records 13 new COVID-19 cases, as Yass Valley heads back into lockdown from midnight

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases, at least 10 of which were infectious in the community. Key points: There are currently 245 active cases in the territory There are currently 245 active cases in the territory Overnight, a childcare centre, specialist school and Aboriginal Health Centre were listed as exposure sites Overnight, a childcare centre, specialist school and …

Coronavirus Australia: Thousands of regional NSW residents will be freed from lockdown this Saturday
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Thousands of regional NSW residents will be freed from lockdown this Saturday

Daily Mail  

Thousands of regional NSW residents can forward to eased restrictions and being freed from lockdown within days. Tourist mecca Byron Bay is among the regions coming out of lockdown Venues including hospitality, retail stores and gyms: · Hospitality venues can reopen subject to one person per 4sqm inside and one person per 2sqm outside, with standing while drinking permitted outside. …

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria's coronavirus crisis worsens as 246 new cases are recorded
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria's coronavirus crisis worsens as 246 new cases are recorded

Daily Mail  

Victoria recorded 246 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday - one more than Monday's figure - as the state rushes to vaccinate its Year 12 students before their end-of-year exams begin. Charlotte Sherlock, a Year 12 student at Brunswick Secondary College, rolled up her sleeve on Monday at the newly relocated Melbourne Museum vaccination site to promote the blitz. Only 90 …

COVID-19 quarantine lifted for 960 Logan families, Queensland reviewing border rules for interstate truck drivers
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 quarantine lifted for 960 Logan families, Queensland reviewing border rules for interstate truck drivers

ABC  

Nearly 1,000 Logan families have been released from home quarantine overnight after health officials deemed there was a low risk they had been exposed to COVID-19 when a Queensland truck driver travelled back from NSW and tested positive last week. Key points: The 960 families were awaiting the negative results from two remaining children, whose parents initially did not want …

A tale of three cities: How COVID-19 lockdowns restricted movement in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne
3 years, 4 months ago

A tale of three cities: How COVID-19 lockdowns restricted movement in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne

ABC  

More than half of Australia's population is in lockdown in a bid to control a worsening COVID-19 outbreak. ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews have both criticised NSW leader Gladys Berejiklian for failing to lock down "fast and hard" when cases were first detected in Sydney. This week, Google published travel data showing how these cities' …

Canberra's lockdown extended for two weeks as ACT records 13 new cases of COVID-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Canberra's lockdown extended for two weeks as ACT records 13 new cases of COVID-19

ABC  

Canberra's lockdown has been extended for two weeks after the territory recorded 13 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19. Key points: The ACT's lockdown has been extended for two weeks until September 17 The ACT's lockdown has been extended for two weeks until September 17 At least eight of the newly announced cases were infectious while in the community At …

No new SA COVID-19 cases connected with infected truck drivers as 99 head into quarantine
3 years, 4 months ago

No new SA COVID-19 cases connected with infected truck drivers as 99 head into quarantine

ABC  

Almost 100 people are now in quarantine in South Australia, but no COVID-19 cases have been linked with two infected truck drivers who travelled through the state twice last week. Key points: Two truck drivers with COVID-19 travelled through northern and western SA last week No cases connected with them have been reported Ninety-nine people are now in quarantine Chief …

Origin of COVID-19 infection behind NT lockdown unknown, Chief Minister uncertain on Christmas travel
3 years, 4 months ago

Origin of COVID-19 infection behind NT lockdown unknown, Chief Minister uncertain on Christmas travel

ABC  

The Northern Territory Chief Minister says health authorities are still unsure how an infected man that caused lockdowns in Greater Darwin and Katherine last week caught coronavirus. Key points: The Chief Minister said the man could have caught the virus in the US He said he could not rule out longer lockdowns in the future The Chief Minister would not …

NSW records its worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic so far against a backdrop of curfews, police and protests
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records its worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic so far against a backdrop of curfews, police and protests

ABC  

For as long as Sydney has been in lockdown, commentators — including Premier Gladys Berejiklian's interstate counterparts — have loudly called for tougher restrictions, lamenting what they saw as "lockdown lite". West and south-west Sydney are bearing the brunt of the state's COVID-19 response, with nearly all of the new restrictions only applicable to residents in "local government areas of …

All of Victoria now in lockdown after more than 61 new COVID-19 cases, Shepparton outbreak grows
3 years, 4 months ago

All of Victoria now in lockdown after more than 61 new COVID-19 cases, Shepparton outbreak grows

ABC  

Regional Victoria has been placed back into lockdown, childcare has been closed to all but essential workers and rules have been tightened for Melbourne workplaces, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed. Key points: The whole state entered the same lockdown settings from 1:00pm Saturday, but regional Victoria avoided a curfew Of the 61 new cases, 48 are linked to known outbreaks …

COVID: Sydney lockdown extended, masks required outside
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID: Sydney lockdown extended, masks required outside

India TV News  

A lockdown in Australia’s largest city was extended throughout September and tougher measures to curb the coronavirus’s delta variant were imposed Friday, including a curfew and a mask mandate outdoors. New South Wales state, which includes Sydney, reported 642 locally acquired infections in the latest 24-hour period, the fourth consecutive day of tallies exceeding 600. Elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region: …

Sydney extends Covid-19 lockdown until September-end; night curfew in some areas
3 years, 4 months ago

Sydney extends Covid-19 lockdown until September-end; night curfew in some areas

Live Mint  

SYDNEY: Australian authorities on Friday extended a COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney until the end of September and introduced a night curfew in the city's worst-affected suburbs, after nearly two months of curbs failed to contain an outbreak of the Delta variant. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced the city's 5 million residents must wear a mask as soon …

Sydney lockdown extended for one month as NSW records 644 COVID-19 cases, four deaths
3 years, 4 months ago

Sydney lockdown extended for one month as NSW records 644 COVID-19 cases, four deaths

ABC  

Greater Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown has been extended until the end of September and a raft of new restrictions — including a curfew — will be introduced after NSW recorded 644 new infections. Key points: People in NSW will have to wear masks while outside in NSW, unless they're exercising People in NSW will have to wear masks while outside in …

Melbourne marks 200 days of COVID-19 lockdowns since the pandemic began
3 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne marks 200 days of COVID-19 lockdowns since the pandemic began

ABC  

Thursday night marked an unpleasant milestone for Melburnians — the 200th day lived under lockdown restrictions. Lockdown One: 43 days BEGAN: March 30, 11:59pm ENDED: May 12, 11:59pm The local cases recorded each day It's here that we got our first taste of the restrictions that have defined 2020 and 2021. Lockdown Two: 111 days BEGAN: July 8, 11:59pm ENDED: …

Low COVID-19 caseload means restrictions ease early across South-East Queensland — here's how that will look
3 years, 4 months ago

Low COVID-19 caseload means restrictions ease early across South-East Queensland — here's how that will look

ABC  

More changes are on the way for Queenslanders this Friday, and it is largely good news thanks to the low number of COVID-19 cases detected in the community. The best news for residents of the 11 local government areas across South-East Queensland still subject to limits on social contact is that mask rules are easing, though they'll still be needed …

Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as ACT lockdown extended for two weeks
3 years, 4 months ago

Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as ACT lockdown extended for two weeks

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 19 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of active cases in Canberra to 28. Key points: One of the confirmed cases is a worker at an aged care facility who was infectious at work for three days One of the confirmed cases is a worker at an aged care facility who was …

NSW Covid: Twenty-six exposure sites listed around state on worst day since pandemic began
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW Covid: Twenty-six exposure sites listed around state on worst day since pandemic began

Daily Mail  

New South Wales recorded its darkest day since the Covid-19 pandemic began on Saturday with 466 new infections. New South Wales experienced its darkest day since the Covid-19 pandemic began on Saturday with 466 new infections recorded and another 26 exposure sites listed around the state NSW Health on Saturday flagged several sites that were visited by Covid-19 cases including …

Regional NSW in COVID-19 lockdown, joins the rest of the state
3 years, 4 months ago

Regional NSW in COVID-19 lockdown, joins the rest of the state

ABC  

All of regional New South Wales has been placed in a seven-day lockdown until 12:01am on Sunday, 22 August. Key points: The new order replaces existing rules in the region The AMA had earlier called for a state lockdown over fears the health system would be overwhelmed People are required to stay at home unless they have a reasonable excuse …

ACT enters lockdown for seven days as four cases of COVID-19 recorded
3 years, 4 months ago

ACT enters lockdown for seven days as four cases of COVID-19 recorded

ABC  

The ACT has gone into lockdown for seven days, after the territory recorded four positive cases of COVID-19. Key points: The initial case — man in his 20s — had been infectious in the community since Sunday Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the new cases posed a "serious health risk" The snap shutdown, which began at 5:00pm, is the first …

Anxiety builds in regional NSW as towns go into lockdown after COVID-19 spills out of Sydney
3 years, 4 months ago

Anxiety builds in regional NSW as towns go into lockdown after COVID-19 spills out of Sydney

ABC  

Coronavirus is on the march and regional New South Wales communities are nervous with the latest wave of the pandemic breaching Greater Sydney and cases causing panic in multiple locations across the state. Key points: Several regional communities, including Tamworth and Byron Bay, are in lockdown Several regional communities, including Tamworth and Byron Bay, are in lockdown Some people are …

Queensland records three new cases of COVID-19 in home quarantine
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland records three new cases of COVID-19 in home quarantine

ABC  

Queensland has recorded three new cases of COVID-19 in home quarantine, all linked to the Indooroopilly cluster, as the Premier urges people not to travel into NSW. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from …

Cairns plunged into three-day lockdown over 'concerning' COVID-19 case
3 years, 5 months ago

Cairns plunged into three-day lockdown over 'concerning' COVID-19 case

ABC  

Cairns and Yarrabah have officially been plunged into a snap three-day lockdown from 4:00pm, after an "unexpected" case of COVID-19 in the community. Key points: The mysterious case was in the community for 10 days Health authorities don't know the source of infection Cairns will have the same lockdown rules south-east Queensland had One of the nine new cases in …

Lockdown lifts in Queensland's south, as another starts in the north. Here's what you need to know
3 years, 5 months ago

Lockdown lifts in Queensland's south, as another starts in the north. Here's what you need to know

ABC  

South-east Queensland's lockdown has ended, but residents in another part of the state are just starting theirs. For the next two weeks: Up to 10 people can gather in homes, including people who live there Up to 10 people can gather in public spaces, such as parks and beaches Businesses such as hospitality, gyms, and hairdressers can now open with …

Victoria enters sixth lockdown in response to new mystery COVID-19 cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria enters sixth lockdown in response to new mystery COVID-19 cases

ABC  

Victoria has entered its sixth lockdown in response to unexpected new mystery cases of COVID-19 in recent days. Key points: Victorians are only allowed to leave home for five reasons Under the lockdown, you must stay within five kilometres of your home Authorities are dealing with multiple mystery COVID-19 cases Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the state …

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