Queensland records zero new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, Premier says 'less risk' of lockdown and urges vaccination
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records zero new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, Premier says 'less risk' of lockdown and urges vaccination

ABC  

Queensland has recorded no new local cases of COVID-19 as authorities continue to monitor a cluster which started with a Logan truck driver. 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. "This is now seven days since these people attended and it's really important that we get people fast because we know that the Delta variant can spread within 30 hours," she said. Queensland GP clinics not using full allocation of Pfizer vaccine doses Ms Palaszczuk said 53 per cent of eligible Queenslanders have had their first dose of vaccine and 34.1 per cent are fully vaccinated. "This is our window of opportunity Queensland to get vaccinated, make sure you register with Queensland Health or go and see one of the 300 GPs across Queensland or drop into a pharmacy," Ms Palaszczuk said.

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The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 1 month ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 27, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales New South Wales's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, as per the federal government's national reporting site. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 1 month ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 2 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 20, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 1,541 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week's total of 1,332. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives

ABC  

When routine COVID-19 rapid tests detected the virus in Emma Missen's two young daughters last month, she was worried. Deakin University epidemiology chair Catherine Bennett said the data suggested both that there was some testing "fatigue" and people had learnt to use COVID tests "well". Professor Bennett said as the wave continued to wane, measures like reducing the isolation period …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

The global Covid tally is nearing 567 million, with around 6,376,503 deaths. The World Health Organization in its latest update said that cases increased in Europe, Americas, Western Pacific, South East Asia, while there was a drop in Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. However, the figures reported to the United Nations health body did not include data from Australia where Australians …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 5 months ago

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors

Daily Mail  

Hospitals in New South Wales are already implementing their own Covid mandates despite no official orders from government. Dr Ashford said the current situation is 'more serious now than ever' and urged the government to move quickly on implementing new measures There is also widespread outrage over the federal government's decision to scrap pandemic leave payments and free RAT tests …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 5 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 …

Queensland Police Commissioner testifies in court about COVID-19 vaccine mandate directive to staff
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland Police Commissioner testifies in court about COVID-19 vaccine mandate directive to staff

ABC  

Queensland's Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has been grilled in the Supreme Court over her decision to introduce a mandatory staff-wide COVID-19 vaccine policy. Key points: There was a slow uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations by QPS staff as of August last year, which was why the directive was made Commissioner Carroll told the court she backed the committee responsible for granting …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

ABC  

Peak medical groups have renewed their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, warning of a "system collapse" from the state's current trajectory of COVID-19 hospitalisations. Key points: Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running

ABC  

Western Australia could see a COVID-19 caseload of up to 25,000 new infections a day in the coming weeks, the state's Chief Health Officer says. Key points: WA's Chief Health Officer says WA could see case numbers rise The state has seen three days of more than 15,000 daily cases WA's vaccine mandate for workers will be reviewed in the …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 7 months ago

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen

ABC  

South Australia's COVID-19 death toll has jumped by 12, after SA Health retrospectively included previously unrecorded deaths that occurred over the past three weeks. Key points: The 12 deaths take the toll since the start of the pandemic to 366 There are 22,821 current active cases The 221 hospitalised cases include 11 people in intensive care The deaths were of …

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 7 months ago

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

ABC  

More than a dozen Queenslanders have already been hit with the double whammy of COVID-19 and flu virus infections in the past three weeks, most of them needing to be hospitalised. Key points: Authorities are expecting a big flu season this year, with immunity in the community low More than 800 flu cases have already been confirmed in Queensland this …

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month
2 years, 7 months ago

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month

ABC  

Four people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia — two women in their 90s, a man in his 70s and a man in his 80s. Key points: There are 240 people in hospital with the virus The 25,246 known active cases is the lowest number since March 20 Opposition Leader David Speirs revealed he had tested positive SA Health …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 8 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 …

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded 222 new local cases of COVID-19, including the first of this outbreak in a remote Indigenous community. Key points: Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community The community is in lockdown and close contacts are in isolation The community is in lockdown and …

Likelihood of dying from COVID-19 about one in 61,000 for Queenslanders who get booster shot, data shows
2 years, 10 months ago

Likelihood of dying from COVID-19 about one in 61,000 for Queenslanders who get booster shot, data shows

ABC  

Queenslanders who have received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are 20 times less likely to die from the virus than those who remain unvaccinated, new data shows. Key points: The likelihood of someone who has had the booster shot dying from COVID-19 is about one in 61,000 Boosted Queenslanders accounted for only 10.7pc of COVID-19 deaths during the past …

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service rules out mandating COVID-19 vaccines as state records 6,596 new cases
2 years, 10 months ago

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service rules out mandating COVID-19 vaccines as state records 6,596 new cases

ABC  

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has ruled out enforcing COVID-19 vaccinations for its staff, months after mandates were put in place across Queensland. Key points: The state recorded 12 more COVID-19 deaths but hospital numbers were down The union says about 90 per cent of firies were already fully vaccinated A geriatric ward of the Maryborough Hospital is in lockdown …

Queensland records 10 new COVID-19 deaths and 7,588 new cases, concerns raised about rollout of boosters to aged care residents
2 years, 10 months ago

Queensland records 10 new COVID-19 deaths and 7,588 new cases, concerns raised about rollout of boosters to aged care residents

ABC  

Queensland's Health Minister says she is "very concerned" about the number of aged care residents who have not received a COVID-19 booster shot, after eight more aged care residents died from the disease. Key points: Hospitalisations are slightly up in the public system, but the Chief Health Officer said he was not too concerned The Health Minister says she did …

NSW records 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 15,091 cases as hospital numbers plateau
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW records 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 15,091 cases as hospital numbers plateau

ABC  

NSW recorded 24 new COVID-19 deaths, as hospitalisations continued to plateau and the Deputy Prime Minister walked back comments made on live radio that "people aren't dying" from the virus. Key points: Booster rate for eligible people in NSW nears 40 per cent Kerry Chant says booster shots critical for protection against Omicron Brad Hazzard urges parents to get their …

Queenslanders urged to get flu shot as authorities brace for season dealing with influenza and COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Queenslanders urged to get flu shot as authorities brace for season dealing with influenza and COVID-19

ABC  

Queensland experts are bracing for a double whammy of COVID-19 and flu as the weather cools down leading into winter and international borders reopen, putting even more pressure on the state's stretched hospital system. Key points: Authorities anticipate a flu resurgence in 2022 with the reopening of Queensland's borders People need to have a separate influenza shot on top of …

Queensland records 13 COVID-19 deaths, 16,031 new cases and booster shot interval cut to three months
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 13 COVID-19 deaths, 16,031 new cases and booster shot interval cut to three months

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 13 new COVID-19 deaths as the state changes rules to make boosters available sooner. 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. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said booster shots …

Five new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA as contact tracers probe mystery infection
2 years, 11 months ago

Five new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA as contact tracers probe mystery infection

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases, including one that has yet to be linked to any known cases and was infectious in the community. Key points: The source of infection is unknown for one of the five new cases The source of infection is unknown for one of the five new cases Six new WA exposure sites …

Queensland has changed its COVID-19 rules for international arrivals. Here's what you need to know
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland has changed its COVID-19 rules for international arrivals. Here's what you need to know

ABC  

It is taking a while to get across the line, but Queensland will soon achieve a double-dose COVID vaccination rate of 90 per cent for people aged 16 and over. "It's a time for families to reunite," Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said. Ms Palaszczuk said the requirement for international arrivals to take a rapid antigen test was a "precautionary measure". …

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set

ABC  

Quarantine-free international travel into Queensland will be possible from this weekend for the first time since the spread of COVID-19 prompted the closure of Australia's border almost two years ago. 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 …

Queenslanders urged to get COVID-19 booster shots but GPs face inconsistent vaccine supply
2 years, 11 months ago

Queenslanders urged to get COVID-19 booster shots but GPs face inconsistent vaccine supply

ABC  

Queensland health authorities are pleading with people to get booster doses, but a prominent Brisbane GP says she has been forced to cancel COVID-19 vaccine appointments because supplies of shots have not arrived. Key points: GPs can only administer boosters at the rate at they are supplied Booster sessions take staff and rooms away from general practice, so many GPs …

Queensland records 16 COVID-19 deaths and 15,962 new cases in deadliest single day of pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 16 COVID-19 deaths and 15,962 new cases in deadliest single day of pandemic

ABC  

Sixteen people have died from COVID-19 in Queensland in the latest reporting period, the highest daily death toll yet recorded in the state. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said the state has confirmed 15,962 new cases of COVID and 819 people are being treated for their symptoms in hospital. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: …

Has Queensland hit its COVID-19 vaccine ceiling?
2 years, 11 months ago

Has Queensland hit its COVID-19 vaccine ceiling?

ABC  

Queensland is expected to cross the 90 per cent vaccination rate threshold for those aged 16 and over this week, but data shows the pace that people are getting vaccinated has slowed. Queensland's Deputy Premier Steven Miles said all that was needed to achieve that goal was "for all of those people who have had their first dose to get …

Three COVID deaths in Queensland, with 670 patients in hospital
2 years, 11 months ago

Three COVID deaths in Queensland, with 670 patients in hospital

ABC  

Queensland has recorded three COVID-19 deaths in the last day, with 670 patients currently in hospital with the disease and 49 of those in intensive care. 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 …

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID

ABC  

Queensland has recorded six deaths from COVID, while a surge in cases sees hospital admissions jump. 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. What you will need in your COVID preparation kit …

Queensland records three COVID-19 deaths and 23,630 new cases, Omicron wave to peak 'in the next two weeks'
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records three COVID-19 deaths and 23,630 new cases, Omicron wave to peak 'in the next two weeks'

ABC  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state government has done all it can to encourage Queenslanders to protect themselves against COVID-19, after three unvaccinated people died of the disease. 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 …

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced border restrictions on interstate travellers will be removed earlier than planned, on the same day the state recorded its largest number of COVID-19 deaths. Key points: It is the largest number of COVID deaths recorded on a single day in Queensland From 1:00am on Saturday border passes and negative tests will no longer be …

GPs say COVID-19 Omicron surge pushing them to brink, as rapid antigen tests and booster rollout create the 'perfect storm'
2 years, 11 months ago

GPs say COVID-19 Omicron surge pushing them to brink, as rapid antigen tests and booster rollout create the 'perfect storm'

ABC  

When Todd Cameron heard the Prime Minister tell Australians to contact their GP if they got a positive COVID-19 result from a rapid antigen test, he knew it would not go well. Key points: PM Scott Morrison last week said GPs were the "principal point of care" if Australians test positive for COVID-19 GPs have since been swamped with calls …

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues

ABC  

Suzannah Nicholson's seven-year-old son, Angus, was due to get his first COVID-19 jab today at their local GP clinic in Glebe in Sydney's inner-west. Key points: Dr Danielle McMullen says vaccinations for 5-11-year-olds will not be completed before school starts Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are three million vaccines available for this age group In the 12-15-year age …

Queensland parents' concern about sending children back to school grows as COVID-19 Omicron cases surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland parents' concern about sending children back to school grows as COVID-19 Omicron cases surge

ABC  

There is growing concern among Queensland parents about sending their children back to school without being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as Omicron cases surge across the state. Key points: 478,000 children aged five to 11 in Queensland will be eligible for a smaller dose of the Pfizer vaccine from January 10 The Department of Education said it was carefully monitoring …

Queenslanders wanting COVID-19 test to 'do the right thing' or return to work left frustrated and confused
2 years, 11 months ago

Queenslanders wanting COVID-19 test to 'do the right thing' or return to work left frustrated and confused

ABC  

Queensland's COVID-19 testing clinics are so overwhelmed, many people are being turned away without getting swabbed, while others are going to extreme lengths to get tested to protect family members, satisfy work and childcare requirements, or to have elective surgery. Key points: You should get a rapid antigen test if you need to leave home quarantine or have been around …

Queensland records 5,699 new cases of Covid-19 amid testing clinic chaos
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 5,699 new cases of Covid-19 amid testing clinic chaos

Daily Mail  

Queensland has recorded 5,699 new Covid cases as police are forced to control traffic at overrun testing facilities and residents are urged to get their booster shots. Queensland has recorded 5,699 Covid cases as police are forced to control crowds at testing clinics and residents are urged to get their booster shots Police were forced to assist with traffic surrounding …

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise

ABC  

Victorians are being urged to book in their booster and child vaccinations as soon as possible, in a bid to suppress a wave of hospitalisations as Omicron infections surge to record levels. Key points: Around one in five COVID-19 PCR tests are now returning positive results There are 38,118 active cases of the virus and 718 people have died during …

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases

ABC  

A COVID-positive child under the age of two has died in South Australia. Key points: A child under the age of two who was COVID-positive has died South Australia has recorded 1,374 new cases of COVID-19 There are still 37 patients in hospital, including four in intensive care Premier Steven Marshall said the case will be referred to the coroner, …

COVID-19 cases rise in low-vaccinated Queensland Aboriginal community Cherbourg
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 cases rise in low-vaccinated Queensland Aboriginal community Cherbourg

ABC  

The first-ever cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg, 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Key points: Cherbourg has recorded three cases of COVID-19 The local council is urging people to limit movement ahead of NYE About 58 per cent of the community is fully vaccinated The first case was detected on Wednesday, and two further …

Australia’s New South Wales reports first death due to Omicron COVID-19 variant
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia’s New South Wales reports first death due to Omicron COVID-19 variant

Firstpost  

The fatal case was identified as a man in his 80s, who was infected at an aged care facility in western Sydney; he was fully vaccinated but had underlying health conditions Sydney: Australia’s New South Wales state reported more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and confirmed its first death from the Omicron variant. New South Wales, the country’s …

Western Australia records two new local COVID-19 cases as exposure sites list grows
2 years, 11 months ago

Western Australia records two new local COVID-19 cases as exposure sites list grows

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded two new local COVID-19 cases, both linked to a French backpacker who tested positive to the virus earlier this week. Key points: WA has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 WA has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 They are linked to a French backpacker who flew in from Queensland They are linked to …

Queensland records 369 new COVID-19 cases, as Omicron variant spreads through state
3 years ago

Queensland records 369 new COVID-19 cases, as Omicron variant spreads through state

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 369 cases of COVID-19, a new record in a single day for the state. "I want stay safe over Christmas and New Year but we will see an escalation of cases like we're seeing in other states," she said at a media conference on the Gold Coast. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 …

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases

ABC  

With the days of 'COVID-zero' over, Queensland is at a critical point in its pandemic response and the focus needs to shift from case numbers to hospitalisations, experts say. A key 'point of transition' Queensland University of Technology professor of public health and disaster management Gerry FitzGerald, who served as Queensland's chief health officer for three years, said the state …

Queensland records 186 new cases of COVID-19, new mask requirements announced
3 years ago

Queensland records 186 new cases of COVID-19, new mask requirements announced

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 186 new cases of COVID-19, the largest number of daily cases since the start of the pandemic. 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. "We've had locations across the …

Queensland records 86 new cases of COVID-19 as new requirements for close contacts begin tomorrow
3 years ago

Queensland records 86 new cases of COVID-19 as new requirements for close contacts begin tomorrow

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 86 new cases of COVID-19 as authorities announce shorter quarantine and isolation periods for close and casual contacts from tomorrow. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said the "vast majority" of patients had "minimal symptoms" but one person was in intensive care. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: …

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers
3 years ago

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers

CNN  

CNN — Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in Sydney and Melbourne will no longer have to quarantine for 72 hours starting Tuesday, December 21, Australian government officials announced Thursday. In a joint statement, the premiers of New South Wales and Victoria said international travelers who are fully vaccinated will instead be required to show proof of a negative result from …

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 …

How Queensland businesses are responding to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate
3 years ago

How Queensland businesses are responding to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate

ABC  

With the vaccine mandate kicking in today, many businesses across Queensland are putting their compliance plans in place. "They can't stand there and check everybody, especially when 98 per cent of our patronage isn't using the café and these mandates only apply to a café," Mr Di Bella said. Mr Di Bella said he believes the mandate is "a substantial …

COVID-19 restrictions now apply to the unvaccinated in Queensland. Here's what that means
3 years ago

COVID-19 restrictions now apply to the unvaccinated in Queensland. Here's what that means

ABC  

Queensland has just effectively become two vastly different places, depending on whether you're fully vaccinated or not. Queensland Health said proof of COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption includes: A written confirmation of COVID vaccination provided as part of the vaccination process, such as a record of vaccine card; Vaccination information displayed on the Check In Qld app; A COVID-19 digital …

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