The Queensland government is ending restrictions in the southeast of the state as of 4 pm on Friday 27 August.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said masks will still be compulsory indoors, but gatherings of up to 100 people in a home will be permitted again.
Can you leave your home?
There are no restrictions on leaving your home.
Do you need to wear a face mask?
People in the 11 local government areas in south-east Queensland are still required to wear a mask unless:
- You are alone or with members of your household outdoors or in your car
- You are eating or drinking
- You are at work (except in the hospitality and transport industries) and can isolate from others
- It is unsafe to do so
- You are vigorously exercising with your household or one other person
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You are required to wear a mask in your workplace, even where physical distancing is possible unless it is unsafe or you are working alone in a closed office.
Masks are required for all teachers and staff in all schools (primary and secondary), as well as secondary school students.
In the rest of Queensland, people are encouraged to wear masksbut it is not mandatory, unless you are at an airport, on a flight, or at a stadium. Everyone is encouraged to carry a face mask at all times and wear one when physical distancing is not possible.
What are the limits on gatherings and events?
From 4pm on Friday 27 August, people in south-east Queensland will join in the rest of the state with a limit on gatherings in homes of 100 people. Funerals and weddings can be indoors but will be limited to one person per 2 sq metres, or 200 people, or 100% capacity of the venue with ticketed allocated seating – whichever is greater. There is no limit on numbers for outdoor weddings or funerals.
Ticketed venues and stadiums with allocated seating can have 100% capacity. At stadiums, patrons must wear a mask at all times, including when seated. They must be seated to eat or drink (during which masks can be removed).
There are no restrictions on outdoor events.
Are businesses open?
In the 11 South East Queensland LGAs and in the Cairns and Yarrabah local government areas, businesses and venues are now allowed to reopen with one person per 4 sq metres, or 50% capacity when seated.
In other parts of the state, shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, gyms, beauty services and other businesses can operate subject to density limits and Covid-safe rules, listed here.
From 9 July, the use of a Covid check-in app is mandatory for many businesses.
Can you travel anywhere?
If you are in one of the areas that were previously under lockdown there are no travel restrictions, however, you are asked to reconsider the need to travel outside regional Queensland.
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Post source: Guardian