Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced that the 3-day lockdown in Logan City and four other local government areas will be lifted from 6pm Monday as scheduled.
The Premier said some restrictions, which she called sensible and logical, would continue for people who have been in the Greater Brisbane hotspot areas since January 2, for a further 10 days.
Until 1am, Friday January 22:
Masks
Must be worn in indoor places including shopping centres and supermarkets, gyms, workplaces where people cannot socially distance and where it is safe, places of worship, libraries, public transport, taxis and ride share vehicles
Must be carried at all times
Are not required to be worn when outdoors at a safe distance from other people (for example, walking a dog), in private vehicles or doing strenuous exercise
Businesses and venues
Indoors: 1 person per 4 sqm
Outdoors: 1 person per 2 sqm
Seated eating and drinking only
Smaller venues up to 200 sqm: 1 person per 2sqm up to a maximum of 50
No dancing except for weddings
Gatherings
Up to 20 in homes and public spaces
Weddings: up to 100. No restriction on dancing
Funerals: up to 100
Indoor concert venues or theatres: 50% capacity or 1 person per 4 sqm whichever is greater
Outdoor stadiums: 50% capacity with COVID-safe plans
Restrictions on visits to hospitals, aged care, disability accommodation and prisons remain.
Premier Palaszczuk said the gradual easing of restrictions follows the best health advice.
“The evidence tells us the lockdown has done its job,” the Premier said.
“Dr Young has asked for these further 10 days of measures in the Greater Brisbane area.
“It’s better to be safe than sorry and it’s better to be sure.”
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said this was the first step in easing out of the lockdown restrictions.
“We must not get complacent,” Minister D’Ath said.
“This decision was not made lightly. We know this new variant is much more contagious, which is why it is so important we continue to have some restrictions in place for a short period of time.
“We must remember why we are doing this – to protect ourselves, and the people around us, especially those most vulnerable.”
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said the measures mirror those in other states.
“The pandemic is still with us,” Dr Young said.
“We have achieved so much this past weekend.
“It’s important we come out of it carefully and sensibly.”
Queensland had no new cases of COVID-19 infections recorded in the last 24 hours. The state currently has 25 cases in total.
