Quarantine rules are easing in Queensland, despite its rapidly-growing COVID-19 outbreak. Here's what you need to know.
From 1am tomorrow, quarantine requirements are changing for fully vaccinated people who come into contact with a positive COVID-19 case in Queensland.As the state grapples with record case numbers, authorities have decided to ease quarantine rules thanks to Queensland's high overall vaccination rate.
The seven-day quarantine directive was initially due to come into effect on New Year's Day but has beenHowever, Dr Gerrard insists, it's safe to ease quarantine rules due to Queensland's double-vaccination rate sitting above 85 per cent for people aged 16 and over.
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