Queensland reports 24 deaths in the latest 24-hour reporting period.
Queensland has had its deadliest day of the pandemic, with 24 deaths reported in the latest 24-hour reporting period.
Speaking in Bundaberg on Wednesday morning, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said 16 of those deaths were in aged care. ‘These are people’s loved ones’: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says it is difficult to keep announcing COVID deaths.The deaths bring Queensland’s total pandemic toll to 332. Prior to the December reopening, and almost two years into the pandemic,“These are families that are going through a very tough time at the moment and it is very difficult to announce these deaths each day.
Ms Palaszczuk said there were 6902 known new cases, including 2935 reported through rapid antigen tests.