Queensland residents rush to return as new coronavirus border restrictions kick in
4 years ago

Queensland residents rush to return as new coronavirus border restrictions kick in

ABC  

Queenslanders are scrambling to return home from Greater Sydney after changes to border restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in New South Wales. Key points: Greater Sydney was declared a coronavirus hotspot by Queensland from 1:00am today Greater Sydney was declared a coronavirus hotspot by Queensland from 1:00am today Concrete barriers will return to Queensland's major border crossings today, with potential delays at the Gold Coast Concrete barriers will return to Queensland's major border crossings today, with potential delays at the Gold Coast Queenslanders arriving home after 1:00am Tuesday will need to go into mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days at their own expense Residents from Queensland will have until 1:00am Tuesday to come home and will have to complete a border pass, get tested, and quarantine at their residence on arrival. Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said Queenslanders arriving home after 1:00am tomorrow would need to go into mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days at their own expense. "We know some people may have gone to Greater Sydney or the Northern Beaches but they may have also holidayed at Byron Bay and other areas of New South Wales, so their 14 days will start from when they left those hotspot areas," Ms D'Ath said. "We'd always planned to have our Christmas here in Mount Isa, but had flights to Sydney in mid-January … after not seeing anyone for the whole year," Ms Evans said.

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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 …

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?

ABC  

Over the past few days, a barely perceptible trend has emerged in Victoria's daily tally of COVID-19 infections. "Hopefully we only ever replace one case with less than one now and we'll keep that reproductive number below one and see the numbers come down," Professor Bennett says. Professor Blakely says that's because while vaccines stop people getting seriously ill, "they …

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 …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists

India Today  

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of being shut in the pandemic as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends. "It is a party out here, music playing, smiles on people's faces, they will be dancing soon, I'm sure," Tourism Minister Dan Tehan …

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 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 …

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet
3 years ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet

ABC  

Travellers hoping to lock in plans to head to Western Australia when the state's borders reopen on February 5 are being blocked by the government's approval system. Key points: The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen However, travellers applying to enter Western Australia after the …

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia
3 years ago

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia

ABC  

There have been emotional scenes at Queensland airports this morning as families and friends were reunited for the first time in months as the state's borders reopened to people from interstate COVID-19 hotspots. Small number of people turned back Commissioner Carroll reminded people there were "strict criteria" to enter Queensland, after a small number of people were turned away at …

Opening the borders: Queensland readies for influx of people and COVID-19 as vaccination rate nears 80 per cent
3 years, 1 month ago

Opening the borders: Queensland readies for influx of people and COVID-19 as vaccination rate nears 80 per cent

ABC  

The Premier's gift to Queenslanders this Christmas is opening the state's borders, bringing an influx of people as well as COVID-19. Experts anticipate almost 55,000 additional people could decide to call Queensland home — that will have a knock-on effect on the already hot property market, as well as the state's infrastructure, healthcare system and economy. "That's the highest inflow …

With Queensland about to open its border, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is waning — but protests are getting bigger
3 years, 1 month ago

With Queensland about to open its border, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is waning — but protests are getting bigger

ABC  

If current daily vaccination rates are a guide, Queensland is about six days away from hitting the Premier's border-opening target of 80 per cent of people aged 16 and over being fully vaccinated. By Friday 77.7 per cent of the Queensland population aged 16 and over were double-vaccinated — 3,195,634 people out of a cohort of 4,112,707. The Melbourne Institute …

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?
3 years, 1 month ago

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?

ABC  

South Australia this week went where no other state — possibly no other jurisdiction — has gone before. Key points: SA opened its borders to NSW, ACT and Victoria last Tuesday As of Saturday, 10 positive cases had been recorded in interstate travellers Close contacts of positive cases still need to quarantine After enjoying months without a single case of …

Unsure about the Queensland border COVID rules this Christmas? So is the Queensland government
3 years, 1 month ago

Unsure about the Queensland border COVID rules this Christmas? So is the Queensland government

ABC  

When economists want to change people's behaviour they put a price on it. The post-80 per cent rules mean they would need to get a $150 COVID test in Byron and hope to get the result back in enough time for the return journey. "There may be less testing requirements for fully vaccinated people entering the border zone or entering …

Expensive COVID-19 test requirement may be scrapped as Queensland reviews border rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Expensive COVID-19 test requirement may be scrapped as Queensland reviews border rules

ABC  

The Queensland government is reviewing border requirements which currently see families faced with paying hundreds of dollars for COVID tests when entering the state. Key points: The PCR tests required before entering the state cost about $150 each The Acting CHO says the government is considering scrapping the tests, or making them free Deputy Premier Steven Miles says they should …

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria

Daily Mail  

Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules. Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules The reopening of the border comes with tough …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens

News 18  

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday, Australia’s tourism minister said on Sunday, as the country readies itself for a partial reopening of its international borders for the first time since March 2020. Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New South Wales, Victoria and the capital Canberra will be free to fly internationally from …

Australians allowed home after COVID-19 border closures as international travel resumes to Sydney and Melbourne
3 years, 2 months ago

Australians allowed home after COVID-19 border closures as international travel resumes to Sydney and Melbourne

ABC  

Sydney Airport will once again be the scene of heart-warming reunions and joyous departures, as New South Wales and Victoria fling open their international borders. Key points: From tomorrow, double-vaccinated Australians can go overseas and quarantine is scrapped for incoming travellers Some travellers are concerned the rules and regulations may change again Only Australian citizens, residents and their families are …

Thousands wait for Queensland border pass as lucky few enter home quarantine trial
3 years, 2 months ago

Thousands wait for Queensland border pass as lucky few enter home quarantine trial

ABC  

Gold Coast resident Jane Caswell is grateful to be chosen for home quarantine in Queensland, with the latest data revealing about 13,000 people are still waiting to have their border pass applications processed by Queensland police. Key points: A Gold Coast woman spent $225 for a taxi to take her from Brisbane to her Palm Beach home where she will …

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 …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier has again ruled out opening the border to higher risk states in time for Christmas, while announcing travellers from Queensland will no longer need to quarantine from this Friday. Key points: WA will not open to NSW and Victoria in time for Christmas But Queensland will be reclassified as very low risk from Friday It means travellers …

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces COVID-19 roadmap to reopening as state records zero local cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces COVID-19 roadmap to reopening as state records zero local cases

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has outlined a roadmap to reopen the state's borders to COVID-19 hotspots for fully vaccinated people by Christmas. Key points: The Premier says how quickly the milestones are hit depends on vaccination roll-out It's predicted 80 per cent of Queensland's eligible population will be full vaccinated by December 17 Direct international arrivals will be able to …

Thousands of Queenslanders hold the key to opening the state's borders by Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

Thousands of Queenslanders hold the key to opening the state's borders by Christmas

ABC  

Queenslanders' ability to make cross-border plans for Christmas will depend on thousands of people who still haven’t received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, authorities say. Key points: The state government says it cannot set a date for opening borders The state government says it cannot set a date for opening borders Tourism bodies say they need time to …

Can I travel to Queensland for Christmas? When will the state reopen to COVID-19 hotspots? What are its vaccine targets?
3 years, 2 months ago

Can I travel to Queensland for Christmas? When will the state reopen to COVID-19 hotspots? What are its vaccine targets?

ABC  

After months of uncertainty and growing calls for a clear pathway to lift the state's strict COVID-19 border rules, targets on when Queensland will reopen to those locked out have finally been set. 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 …

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Live Mint  

Sydney will end its COVID-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov. 1, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Friday, foreshadowing the full return of overseas travel after more than 19 months. The federal government's reopening plans unveiled in July proposed abolishing caps on returning vaccinated Australians and a gradual reopening of international travel with safe countries …

WA's COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that COVID-19 restrictions will be beefed up and toned down depending on the rate of local transmission once the state's borders reopen. Key points: There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen But when they do, restrictions may start at …

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

International travel is set to resume but things won't be the same as before — here's what we know about home quarantine and more
3 years, 3 months ago

International travel is set to resume but things won't be the same as before — here's what we know about home quarantine and more

ABC  

Australia's border has been almost entirely sealed for 18 months, but today it became clearer the end is in sight and changes are afoot for international travel next month. For vaccinated people, a fortnight of hotel quarantine will be out and a shorter stretch of home quarantine will be in, while Australia's getting ready to welcome international guests by recognising …

Delays in truck driver COVID testing 'not acceptable', Queensland border mayor urges action
3 years, 3 months ago

Delays in truck driver COVID testing 'not acceptable', Queensland border mayor urges action

ABC  

New South Wales took days to confirm the COVID-positive status of an interstate truck driver who visited Queensland, potentially widening exposure risks. Key points: Authorities say most truck drivers have had their first vaccine dose Interstate truck drivers have put Queensland at risk of Delta outbreak 11 times Secretary for the Transport Workers Union called for rapid COVID testing and …

Queensland authorities 'hopeful' Brisbane COVID-19 outbreak contained, NSW border bubble reopens
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland authorities 'hopeful' Brisbane COVID-19 outbreak contained, NSW border bubble reopens

ABC  

Health authorities say they have been impressed with vaccine uptake over the weekend and are urging people to continue to show up to get the jab, with south-east Queensland so far managing to keep another COVID-19 outbreak at bay. Key points: The Chief Health Officer says she's still closely monitoring the southern Brisbane cluster Officials upbeat about the uptake of …

Victorians in NSW border area allowed home as part of home-quarantine trial as regional restrictions ease
3 years, 4 months ago

Victorians in NSW border area allowed home as part of home-quarantine trial as regional restrictions ease

ABC  

After being stuck in Albury for nearly four weeks, Maureen and John are elated to be finally heading home to Melbourne. Key points: Some Victorians in NSW border communities will be allowed to apply for a new permit to return home from Friday Conditions for the permit include proof of residency in Victoria and a negative COVID-19 test within 48 …

Queensland authorities discussing COVID-19 quarantine 'bubble' for soldiers returning from Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland authorities discussing COVID-19 quarantine 'bubble' for soldiers returning from Afghanistan

ABC  

The Queensland government says it is in negotiations with the Australian Defence Force over a quarantine "bubble" for hundreds of soldiers returning from Afghanistan. Key points: Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has given her support in principle to a quarantine "bubble" for ADF soldiers returning from Afghanistan The ADF has secured a hotel on the Gold Coast It will submit …

NSW-Queensland government talks see 'heavy-handed' state border restrictions remain
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW-Queensland government talks see 'heavy-handed' state border restrictions remain

ABC  

Tough state border restrictions will remain after the Queensland and New South Wales governments failed to agree on any changes in talks yesterday, with restrictions likely to be reviewed on September 10. Key points: Queensland and NSW governments have failed to change border arrangements following talks The Queensland Chief Health Officer is likely to review restrictions on September 10 Frustrations …

Queensland's hard border with NSW to stay for 10 more weeks unless vaccination rate hits 70 per cent
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland's hard border with NSW to stay for 10 more weeks unless vaccination rate hits 70 per cent

ABC  

Queensland has confirmed that the hard border with New South Wales is likely to remain in place until at least the end of October, confirming the worst fears of businesses in the state's south. Key points: Southern Gold Coast businesses are being warned they will have to take drastic measures to stay afloat over the next 10 weeks The NSW …

Queensland records zero new Covid cases as the state hastens to secure border with NSW
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland records zero new Covid cases as the state hastens to secure border with NSW

Daily Mail  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced restrictions in Queensland would ease from Friday and the state would further secure its border with NSW after recording its first day of zero Covid cases in weeks. Police check vehicles for border passes at the Tweed Heads-Coolangatta border between Queensland and NSW Health workers assist at a Covid-19 vaccination hub at the Brisbane Convention and …

Confused about the latest Queensland-NSW border rules? Here's what you need to know
3 years, 4 months ago

Confused about the latest Queensland-NSW border rules? Here's what you need to know

ABC  

With the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading across regional New South Wales, Queensland's borders have been shut. Also, from Friday of this week, essential workers with an exemption to cross into Queensland — like emergency and health workers — will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Queensland Health is urging people to reconsider their …

Shock over Queensland's one-jab rule for workers crossing border while vaccine supply uneven
3 years, 4 months ago

Shock over Queensland's one-jab rule for workers crossing border while vaccine supply uneven

ABC  

Tweed MP Geoff Provest says he is shocked at a decision to stop unvaccinated people from New South Wales from entering Queensland. Key points: On Monday, 1,000 vehicles were turned back from the New South Wales – Queensland border From 1:00am Saturday, essential workers crossing the border into Queensland must have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine …

More border zone lockdowns as Qld-NSW border pass update imminent
3 years, 4 months ago

More border zone lockdowns as Qld-NSW border pass update imminent

ABC  

The Police Commissioner says changes to the border system will be finalised in the "coming days" after police announced changes to the border zone earlier this week. Key points: The Queensland government is concerned COVID-19 cases in NSW are creeping north towards the border The Premier says Queenslanders should not cross the border into NSW Mayors and the state government …

Australia's pandemic focus shifts north as south-east Queensland joins Sydney in lockdown
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia's pandemic focus shifts north as south-east Queensland joins Sydney in lockdown

ABC  

In lead up to last weekend, the nation's pandemic focus was almost solely on New South Wales. The six new cases of the delta strain were enough for Deputy Premier Steven Miles to lock down 11 local government areas in the state's south-east for three days from 4:00pm that afternoon. Victoria declared the 11 Queensland local government areas red zones …

Queensland to close New South Wales border, changes COVID-19 social distancing rules despite recording no new cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland to close New South Wales border, changes COVID-19 social distancing rules despite recording no new cases

ABC  

Queensland will close its border to New South Wales and shake up its mask-wearing and social distancing rules in response to the "escalating" COVID-19 threat posed by the Sydney outbreak. Key points: Queensland declares NSW a hotspot and shuts its border for a month Zone created to allow border communities to travel between the states for essential reasons Restrictions on …

'Here we go again': NSW-Victorian border communities brace for impacts of closure
3 years, 5 months ago

'Here we go again': NSW-Victorian border communities brace for impacts of closure

ABC  

New South Wales-Victoria border communities are bracing for long delays and huge income losses due to another border closure, saying it feels "like Groundhog Day". Key points: NSW-Victoria border communities are bracing for the impacts of the latest border closure As of midnight Monday, Victoria has declared all of NSW and the ACT as red zones Local politicians are seeking …

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

ABC  

Victorian health authorities have closed the state's border with New South Wales. Key points: The effective border closure came into effect at 11:59pm on Sunday night Premier Dan Andrews warned people not to do the wrong thing Victoria recorded its 11th straight day of no new local coronavirus infections on Sunday The Department of Health says with case numbers continuing …

Victoria ramps up COVID-19 border patrols in bid to keep out interstate outbreaks
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria ramps up COVID-19 border patrols in bid to keep out interstate outbreaks

ABC  

Victoria is beefing up its border controls as the country faces a "considerable" risk from the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19. Key points: Victoria now has travel restrictions in place for all states and territories except South Australia and Tasmania Health Minister Martin Foley said the travel permit zone would help contact tracers keep ahead of any incursions of …

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation
3 years, 6 months ago

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation

ABC  

South Australia has closed its borders to Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the ACT because of a "very significant deterioration" in the COVID–19 situation across Australia, the state's Premier says. Key points: Tough border restrictions will be in place for people coming to SA Only visitors from Tasmania will be allowed to come in without testing or quarantine …

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant
3 years, 6 months ago

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant

ABC  

Queensland has recorded two new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 linked to a cluster stemming from a leak from hotel quarantine last weekend. 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. School …

Interstate school holidaymakers book Queensland trips hoping COVID-19 won't close the borders
3 years, 6 months ago

Interstate school holidaymakers book Queensland trips hoping COVID-19 won't close the borders

ABC  

Ongoing uncertainty around border closures and COVID-19 restrictions in the lead-up to school holidays has brought another wave of cancellations and anxious waits for would-be travellers. Key points: Occupancy rates over the holidays have already dropped by around 20 per cent in Far North Queensland For some businesses, this winter could be make or break and depend on any border …

New Zealand resumes quarantine-free travel with Victoria as COVID-19 cases decrease
3 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand resumes quarantine-free travel with Victoria as COVID-19 cases decrease

ABC  

Melburnians will soon be able to travel freely to some parts of Australia and New Zealand as the latest coronavirus outbreak eases. Key points: New Zealand's Ministry of Health has confirmed the quarantine-free bubble with Victoria will resume from midnight Tuesday New Zealand's Ministry of Health has confirmed the quarantine-free bubble with Victoria will resume from midnight Tuesday The Northern …

WA coronavirus hard border with Victoria imposed as Melbourne prepares for lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

WA coronavirus hard border with Victoria imposed as Melbourne prepares for lockdown

ABC  

Western Australia has closed its state border to Victoria, with travel restricted in an effort to prevent Melbourne's coronavirus outbreak from spreading. Key points: WA has reclassified Victoria as a medium-risk jurisdiction Travellers from the state need an exemption to enter WA Seven people who visited Victorian exposure sites are being tested WA Premier Mark McGowan announced a hard border …

Minister begs Australians to get Covid-19 jab as Melbourne's cluster continues to grow
3 years, 7 months ago

Minister begs Australians to get Covid-19 jab as Melbourne's cluster continues to grow

Daily Mail  

All eligible Australians are being urged to get vaccinated against coronavirus as an outbreak threatens to spread across Melbourne. All eligible Australians are being urged to get vaccinated against coronavirus as an outbreak threatens to spread across Melbourne 'We heard that of the new cases that were announced overnight and yesterday as well, three of them were over 50 that …

Victoria's COVID outbreak sees travel restrictions return for Queensland border
3 years, 7 months ago

Victoria's COVID outbreak sees travel restrictions return for Queensland border

ABC  

Victoria is tackling another COVID-19 outbreak, which means some restrictions are back for Queenslanders travelling to and from the southern state. 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. New exposure sites Contact …

COVID-19 vaccine rollout dependent on federal government supply, says Queensland Deputy Premier after criticism over delays
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine rollout dependent on federal government supply, says Queensland Deputy Premier after criticism over delays

ABC  

The Queensland government has launched a broadside against the Commonwealth over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with Deputy Premier Steven Miles saying "communication could be improved" and the federal government has not guaranteed supply of doses. Key points: Federal Minister David Littleproud said states have done "bugger all" with the vaccine rollout and need to "pull their finger out" Queensland Deputy …

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