Omicron Delays Term 1
Changes to the 2022 school year have been announced to avoid the start of Term 1 clashing with the projected peak of the Omicron wave of COVID-19.
COVID Death Toll Rises
The death toll from COVID-19 in Queensland has risen to 10 with confirmation two recent sudden deaths were COVID-related.
Walk-In Vax Clinics Coming
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are returning to Kingaroy and Murgon.
COVID Tally ‘Underestimated’
There have been 10,332 cases of COVID-19 added to the Queensland tally during the latest reporting period but Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard has admitted there are many more people with the disease.
COVID Cases Soar In Kingaroy
COVID-19 case numbers are exploding in Kingaroy with about 200 people now reported to have tested positive to the virus.
66 More Cases In Region
There are another 66 new cases of COVID-19 across the South Burnett, according to figures released by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council on Wednesday morning.
COVID Cases Pass 160
There are now more than 160 active cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities, according to figures released on Tuesday morning.
Outbreak Continues To Grow
Official Queensland Health statistics show the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the South Burnett and Cherbourg has grown to 87 cases.
Omicron Spreads In Sth Burnett
South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has confirmed it is the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which is currently circulating within the South Burnett and Cherbourg.
Local COVID Cases Hit 52
Queensland Health statistics show the total number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the Cherbourg and South Burnett council areas since December 29 is now 52.
35 Cases Linked To Cherbourg
There are now 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the Cherbourg outbreak, including 25 people who live in the community.
COVID Takes Off Across Region
Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Friday in the South Burnett council area – in Kingaroy, Nanango and Murgon.
Dozen Cases In Cherbourg
Mayor Elvie Sandow has urged residents to stay away from big gatherings as Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council confirms there are now at least 12 COVID-19 cases in the community.
South Burnett ‘Leans Forward’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to “Lean Forward” status on Thursday in response to the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.
Four More Local Cases
Four more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the local area – three more in Cherbourg and one in the South Burnett Regional Council area.
COVID Case In Cherbourg
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council confirmed on Wednesday afternoon (Dec 29) that a positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in the Cherbourg community.
Quarantine Rules To Ease
COVID-19 quarantine rules will ease in Queensland from 1:00am on Wednesday for fully vaccinated people who have come into “close contact” with a positive case.
Cherbourg ‘Leans Forward’
Cherbourg Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) met on Tuesday in response to the growing number of COVID cases now occurring in Queensland and have now moved to a “Lean Forward” position.
First Units Completed At Wellcamp
The first stage of the State Government’s new regional quarantine facility at Wellcamp Airport has been completed and is almost ready to take the first arrivals in 2022.
Music Festival Added To Contact List
Queensland Health has added more locations to its contact tracing list, with Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard urging all Queenslanders to check it daily.
