Checkpoints go at most Queensland Indigenous communities after coronavirus lockdown

Fifteen Indigenous communities across Queensland will have coronavirus restrictions lifted from today. Key points: The majority of Queensland's Indigenous communities have reopened their borders The majority of Queensland's Indigenous communities have reopened their borders Restrictions will be reinstated if the state records new COVID-19 cases Restrictions will be reinstated if the state records new COVID-19 cases Three communities have opted to reopen their borders next week Special restrictions, including checkpoints and community lockdowns, were enforced in March as part of a health directive under federal biosecurity legislation. Some communities opt to remain in lockdown While most communities on Cape York decided to remove their lockdowns in line with the state's easing restrictions today, several communities delayed their re-opening until next Friday. Restrictions to be reinstated if new cases recorded The Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council was one of the first Indigenous communities in Queensland to go into lockdown. Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for the latest on how the pandemic is impacting the world "From a safety perspective, the council feels that we don't have any cases in Queensland at the moment and the protective measures that are in place are working very well," Ms Chetty said.