June 21, 2021
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland.
From 1:00am on Friday:
- Indoor venues can go from one person per two square metres to three people per four square metres, including hostels and B&Bs
- No limit on gatherings in homes
- No limit on outdoor places
- No restrictions on aged care, disability services and hospitals
- Self-service food is back
“The decision allowing the return of buffets and smorgasbords will free up staff allowing hotels to open more rooms in time for the school holidays,” the Premier said.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the changes were largely made possible by the success of the Check-in Queensland App which has sped up contact tracing.
The Minister said more venues would be required to use the app.
“Places like food courts, open houses, hairdressers, casinos, theme parks and caravan parks will be required to use the app,” Minister D’Ath said.
“Many have already recognised how easy and simple the app is.
“We will now require them to use it.
“It’s free, it’s easy and it helps us keep Queensland safe.”
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said eased restrictions will also assist the music industry.
“They can have more people under the three per four square metre rule and dancing is perfectly okay,” Dr Young said.
“Industry plans can now be replaced with a standard checklist and that will just make life easier for everyone.”
