BREAKING: Queensland has recorded four new locally acquired Covid-19 cases, as thousands prepare to leave home quarantine after the virus spread through Brisbane schools.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she was “so proud” of Queenslanders for working together to beat the Delta cluster.
“A week ago, I think everyone was worried about where we would end up with this cluster. It was our biggest challenge,” she said. “Queenslanders absolutely rose to that challenge, and it’s through your hard work that we’re in this fantastic situation.Mandatory mask-wearing restrictions remain in place after southeast Queensland came out of its COVID - 19 lockdown.
“Children aged 12-15 who have significant underlying diseases... It’s really important that those children come forward and get vaccinated with Pfizer as soon as they’re able to,” Dr Young said. “The ATAGI advise is that it’s children who have significant underlying diseases – cystic fibrosis, lung transplants, children with significant diseases... It’s really important they are protected.”Get your political briefing from news.com.au's political editor Samantha Maiden.
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