Hefty fines will apply for those caught doing the wrong thing, as Logan City joins the greater Brisbane area in a three day lockdown.
Wearing a mask will become mandatory as part of the lockdown.
There’ll be fines of $200 for those caught not wearing one outside of the home.
Among some of the other restrictions, weddings have been capped at 10 guests and funerals 20.
Hairdressers, nail salons and gyms will be off-limits.
Other restrictions include no more than 2 visitors to the household per day.
Restaurants and cafes takeaway only.
Gyms, cinemas and other entertainment spots will also need to close, businesses can remain open but must only have one person per 4 square metres.
Community sport has also been placed on hold for the next three days.
As part of the lock-down, we’ll be able to leave our homes for four essential reasons: work, shopping, caring for someone and exercise.
Coles has become the first of the supermarkets to implement enhanced safety and hygiene measures as well as limits on purchases.
To help manage demand for key staple items, a two pack per customer limit is now in place at all Coles supermarkets and Coles Express stores in Logan City and Greater Brisbane, for the following items:
- Dairy Milk
- Chilled Pasta
- Poultry Thighs
- Poultry Breasts
- Mince
- Burgers
- Sausages
- Long Life Milk
- Pasta
- Flour
- Rice
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Hand Sanitiser
- Liquid Soaps
- Paper Towels
- Tissues
- Toilet Paper
- Frozen Vegetables
- Frozen Chips
- Canned Meals
- Canned Fish
- Canned Vegetables
- Pre-Packed Seafood
- Noodles
- Face Masks
Queensland’s had no new LOCALLY acquired cases overnight, although 9 were detected in hotel quarantine.
The Premier announcing a 3 day lockdown
The Premiers Department has also advised, anyone from outside the Logan City and Greater Brisbane area, who travelled through the region after January 2nd, should self isolate as part of the lockdown.
Click HERE to read our earlier story on Logan City Council closures during the lockdown.
Click HERE to read our earlier story about the Lockdown
Click HERE to read our earlier story about panic buying
