Queenslanders have woken to strict new mask rules that decree face coverings should be worn always in indoor venues.
The new measures had been really helpful by the chief well being officer Dr John Gerrard on Saturday to stem the Sunshine State’s surging Covid tide, which was final measured at 2,266 day by day instances.
The new rules are an extension on current mask-wearing mandates that cowl supermarkets and retailers, public transport, cinemas, airports and rideshare companies.
The begin of the new yr does nevertheless imply individuals arriving from interstate sizzling spots now not require a PCR take a look at to enter the state.
However, from 1am on Sunday Queenslanders are required to put on masks in any respect indoor venues, together with indoor stadiums and arenas, libraries, hairdressers, nail salons, ready rooms and medical centres.
Masks should be worn when standing in pubs, golf equipment and cafes, and in workplaces the place it’s secure to achieve this.
Queensland has additionally modified the way in which it reviews Covid case numbers, with the day by day tally now representing the instances to 7pm the prior day as a substitute of 8am that morning.
This means Sunday’s numbers will probably be a measure of the instances to 7pm Saturday.
The day by day tally dropped from a document 3,118 on the morning of New Year’s Eve to 2,266 on New Year’s Day regardless of testing numbers staying comparatively stage.
There had been final 13,959 lively instances and 80 hospitalisations, with one individual in intensive care.
NSW and Victoria’s day by day caseload eased again on Sunday as testing numbers softened on New Year’s Day.
Lines for PCR exams have shrunk after Queensland final week dropped the requirement for guests to take a day 5 take a look at.