Queensland's Chief Health Officer says there will be 'thousands of cases' of coronavirus in the state in coming weeks, so the state government is urging you to put together a COVID preparation kit.
The new phase of the pandemic has been the hot topic of government media conferences over the past week as Queensland shifts from double-donut days to living with widespread COVID transmission..
On Thursday night, Dr Gerrard issued a new health direction allowing public hospitals to use rapid antigen tests in certain circumstances for the first time.Queensland government's COVID Care Pathways Plan"As cases continue to rise, our plan will ensure all Queenslanders – wherever they live, whatever their health conditions, and whatever their vaccination status – can access the best possible care," she said.
a COVID Care Plan in case you get COVID-19. You can give it to your health worker or doctor if you need to go to hospital. Ms D'Ath wants Queenslanders to think ahead about childcare plans or who might feed pets if they end up in hospital.Ms D'Ath also encouraged Queenslanders to "think ahead about your childcare plans, or who might feed your pets if you had to isolate or go to hospital".
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