Greater Brisbane's 'kick in the teeth' pre-Easter coronavirus lockdown causes chaos and mass cancellations
3 years, 9 months ago

Greater Brisbane's 'kick in the teeth' pre-Easter coronavirus lockdown causes chaos and mass cancellations

ABC  

Beleaguered Queensland tourism operators have described Greater Brisbane's snap lockdown as a "kick in the teeth", as the coronavirus circuit breaker wipes out much-needed Easter holiday bookings. 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. "I think it's going to knock the confidence out of the southern states – New South Wales and Victoria," he said. Roberto Semeraro from Brisbane cafe La Dolce Vita said he was "shocked" by the snap lockdown, which has forced the business to slash staff hours.

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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 …

Lockdown has lifted in Brisbane and Moreton Bay but COVID restrictions will still apply
3 years, 6 months ago

Lockdown has lifted in Brisbane and Moreton Bay but COVID restrictions will still apply

ABC  

Lockdown lifted in the Brisbane City and Moreton Bay council areas at 6:00pm on Saturday but with five new locally acquired cases, restrictions to limit gatherings are still in place. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said there were three points Queenslanders must remember: If you are sick, get tested Wear your mask Use the Check In Queensland app Masking up A lot …

Perth lockdown ends as no new COVID community cases recorded
3 years, 8 months ago

Perth lockdown ends as no new COVID community cases recorded

ABC  

The lockdown of the Perth and Peel region has ended after Western Australia recorded no new community spread of coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. Key points: The interim restrictions include the mandatory wearing of face masks The Premier says the lockdown was the "circuit-breaker" WA needed Two people caught COVID-19 off a man infected in hotel quarantine But …

Police warn Greater Brisbane residents face hefty fines if attempting to flee lockdown ahead of Easter holiday period
3 years, 9 months ago

Police warn Greater Brisbane residents face hefty fines if attempting to flee lockdown ahead of Easter holiday period

ABC  

Queensland police are warning residents of Greater Brisbane they risk a $1,334 fine if they try to travel out of the region to Easter holiday destinations before the COVID-19 lockdown period ends on Thursday afternoon. Key points: Greater Brisbane residents are warned they will be intercepted by police if they attempt to leave the region during lockdown, which could be …

Snap Lockdown Ordered in Australia's Brisbane After Virus Outbreak
3 years, 9 months ago

Snap Lockdown Ordered in Australia's Brisbane After Virus Outbreak

News 18  

More than two million people in Brisbane were ordered into a three-day lockdown Monday after a cluster of coronavirus cases was detected in Australia’s third-biggest city. It is the second snap lockdown of Brisbane and the city’s surrounds this year, coming after seven people tested positive for Covid-19 — the first significant community outbreak in Australia in weeks. I don’t …

Brisbane, Australia's third-largest city, to enter three-day Covid-19 lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

Brisbane, Australia's third-largest city, to enter three-day Covid-19 lockdown

Hindustan Times  

Australian authorities announced a snap three-day Covid-19 lockdown in the northern city of Brisbane from Monday afternoon, as they attempt to stamp out an outbreak of the virulent UK variant of the virus. About 2 million people in the city, the country's third largest and the capital of Queensland state, will be required to stay home from 5 p.m. local …

Greater Brisbane lockdown announced, masks mandatory across Queensland after 10 new COVID-19 cases, four locally acquired
3 years, 9 months ago

Greater Brisbane lockdown announced, masks mandatory across Queensland after 10 new COVID-19 cases, four locally acquired

ABC  

Greater Brisbane will go into a three-day lockdown after recording 10 new cases of coronavirus, four of which are community transmission. Key points: Greater Brisbane will head into lockdown from 5:00pm today It comes after four new cases of Coronavirus from community transmission Two of those cases are linked to the recent cluster Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said six of the …

Schools closed, masks mandatory — here's what you need to know about Brisbane's lockdown restrictions
3 years, 9 months ago

Schools closed, masks mandatory — here's what you need to know about Brisbane's lockdown restrictions

ABC  

Authorities have declared a three-day lockdown for the Greater Brisbane region after 10 new coronavirus cases were detected. 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. If you have been in Greater Brisbane …

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 …

Victorian coronavirus outbreak expected to worsen as state enters start of five-day lockdown
3 years, 10 months ago

Victorian coronavirus outbreak expected to worsen as state enters start of five-day lockdown

ABC  

Victorian authorities are expecting an outbreak of the UK strain of coronavirus from a quarantine hotel to grow, as the state enters the first day of a snap lockdown called on Friday in a bid to dampen community transmission. Key points: Victorians will be placed under stage 4 restrictions until 11:59pm on Wednesday Household visits will be banned and stay-at-home …

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