Queensland's top doctor warns infections will significantly increase in the state in the coming weeks and expects Omicron to be the most dominant strain by early next year.
Chief Health Officer Doctor John Gerrard said he"expected" Omicron to be the dominant strain in coming weeks as thousands of holidaymakers enter the Sunshine State.
Queensland Chief Health Officer Doctor John Gerrard said he expects"very large numbers" of COVID-19 in the state in coming weeks. Picture: Dan Peled/Getty Images They include: Northwest Private Hospital in Brisbane, Toowoomba Hospital, Princes Alexander Hospital, Blue Care aged care facility in Mackay and at least one GP in Brisbane.
Queensland Police said they were"extraordinary pleased" with the high level of compliance of customers and businesses while unvaccinated people are locked out of the economy. "Please be patient, be kind, businesses are abiding by the law. I ask patrons to also abide by the law … it has been an incredibly pleasing result in the last 24 hours."
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