Queensland has recorded zero new cases of COVID-19 overnight and seven cases remain active across the state. 9News
She said the state now has a PPE stockpile worth $110 million to roll out during the COVID-19 crisis and future pandemics.
"This storage site will feed into our distribution centre, where collectively we will have in excess of 100 days of supply of key PPE items," Ms Palaszczuk said.
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