Queensland authorities report Covid outbreak on cruise ship as state records 40,489 cases
“The virus is everywhere and there’s no escaping that, but I do want to acknowledge that the public health units, along with the cruise line, are doing all the right things and following the protocols in place.”Queensland recorded another 4,804 Covid-19 cases on Monday, taking the number of active cases to 40,589.The state’s premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said there were no plans to mandate face masks and that it was up to individuals whether to wear one.
She urged people over the age of 65 to wear masks and to ensure they have had a booster shot, as those “ending up in hospital and tragically, the people are losing their lives, are people over 65”. D’Ath said she was unsure whether the authorities were recording reinfection rates, as most of the Covid-19 cases emerged after rapid antigen tests.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queensland could open long COVID clinics as doctors seek to understand the conditionChief Health Officer says it is too early to ascertain what the impact of long COVID would be on the Sunshine State, given it had only been subject to Omicron waves when the population was highly vaccinated.
Read more »
‘Smashed by COVID’: international student numbers struggling to recoverAs Australia scrambles to rebuild its $37.6 billion international student sector, more than a quarter of student visa holders remain offshore. | By Nicole Precel covid19
Read more »
30% spike in station skips across rail network amid floods, COVIDThe percentage of Queensland Rail’s Citytrain services meeting on-time running figures has also dropped below target levels since January, department data shows.
Read more »
New COVID-19 jab rules to affect millions of AustraliansAn additional 7.5 million Australians are eligible for the fourth COVID-19 jab from today, sparking a surge in demand.
Read more »
Australia live news: fourth Covid shots available amid Omicron surge; NSW floods victims return homeFollow the day’s news live
Read more »
New COVID-19 jab rules to affect millions of AustraliansAn additional 7.5 million Australians are eligible for the fourth COVID-19 jab from today, sparking a surge in demand.
Read more »