The Queensland Premier advised one group of residents to remain cautious and stressed the importance of booster shots amid the increased pressure on the state's health system due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler advised one day earlier that Australians should consider staying at home to work while the country goes through a"difficult period" with another Omicron wave putting pressure on the already struggling public health system.
Queensland residents have been advised to wear masks and take up booster shots amid the state's surging number of COVID-19 cases. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled "I haven't heard that. I'm happy to get some further advice from the Chief Health Officer. I think the key point here is you’re sick, you should stay at home," she said.
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