Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced an easing of restrictions for international arrivals from 1am on Saturday, after the state reached a 90 per cent vaccination rate among its 16-plus population.
to two per patient in wards, and one in emergency departments, with exceptions for end-of-life and maternity visits.
Some hospitals have already used tents to triage new patients in a safe waiting area to avoid congestion inside, with bodies representing the health workforce sayingThe Morning Edition newsletter is your guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.
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