Thirty-two of Queensland’s 77 local council areas had cases of COVID-19 within their communities.
Queensland has recorded 589 cases of COVID-19 across the state, but authorities say hospitalisations remain low.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said there were more 1300 active cases across the state and urged Queenslanders to wear their masks.Ms D’Ath said 32 of Queensland’s 77 local council areas had cases of COVID-19 within their communities. Ms D’ath said 85.6 per cent of Queenslanders were fully vaccinated, while 90.2 per cent have had their first-dose, adding that theQueensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said three people were in hospital with mild to moderate symptoms.
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