{"id":307040,"date":"2021-10-08T17:12:47","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T07:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=307040"},"modified":"2021-10-08T21:55:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T11:55:07","slug":"covid-restrictions-ease-in-seq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2021\/10\/08\/covid-restrictions-ease-in-seq\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID Restrictions Ease In SEQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>October 8, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Queensland&#8217;s success in controlling another incursion from Delta has led to a relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in south-east Queensland and Townsville.<\/p>\n<p>From 4:00pm on Friday,\u00a0restrictions will ease in the Local Government Areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Logan, Gold Coast, Palm Island and Townsville<\/p>\n<p>Health Minister Yvette D\u2019Ath said the easing of restrictions was possible because Queenslanders were doing the right thing and prioritising the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis means we can increase the number of people able to gather in a home or public space and increase the number of people who can attend funerals and weddings,\u201d the Minister said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thank all Queenslanders who have been affected by the most recent restrictions for abiding by the rules because that\u2019s what is keeping the community safe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, we are in a very privileged position and have the ability to relax these restrictions in time for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce again, we faced another Delta incursion and were able to beat it, but we all need to remain vigilant because COVID is still right on our border.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The new rules mean that in south-east Queensland:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 100 people are allowed in homes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 200 people can attend weddings and funerals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dancing is allowed, including at weddings (indoors and outdoors), subject to the one person per 2 sq m\u00a0 rule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>100 per cent capacity at ticketed venues with allocated seating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors are permitted at aged care, correctional centres, hospitals and disability accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said there was still a requirement for mask wearing in the 11 LGAs of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Lockyer, Somerset, Logan, Redland, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Noosa and Scenic Rim.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile you no longer have to wear masks at all times, please make sure you carry one whenever you leave your home,\u201d Dr Young said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMask wearing has been vital in Queensland\u2019s response to the Delta variant and I believe it has helped a great deal in managing Delta incursions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople are still required to wear masks, in certain circumstances, when they are in one of the 11 south-east Queensland LGAs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMask wearing is reviewed every two weeks, so please ensure you are following this health advice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mask wearing requirements in the 11 LGAs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry a mask at all times in case you cannot socially distance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to wear masks indoors unless seated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>However, for hospitality venues, masks only need to be worn for entry and exit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Masks should be worn at all times on public transport and in ride shares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Queensland&#8217;s success in controlling another incursion from Delta has led to a relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in south-east Queensland and Townsville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":254316,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1455,3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.11 - 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