For the last two weeks, in an effort to curb any community transmission of COVID-19 following an outbreak from the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queenslanders have been required to wear face masks in a number of indoor settings, including at shopping centres, at gyms, in restaurants and cafes, and on public transport. As of 6am on Thursday they are no longer mandatory at any place except for airports.While not mandatory, Queenslanders will still be encouraged to carry a mask with them when they leave home and wear it when on public transport or when social distancing is not possible. Gathering restrictions have also been eased, with homes now able to host up to 100 people and no upper limit on gatherings outside. Patrons will once again be allowed to stand while eating and drinking at pubs and clubs, and dancing will return to nightclubs and indoor venues. Aged care and disability care homes, hospitals and correctional facilities are able to welcome back visitors. Up to 200 guests are again allowed at weddings and funerals, and ticketed venues can return to 100 per cent capacity. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Wednesday praised Queenslanders for their “mighty jobs”. “I won’t say there won’t be future cases where we have to wear masks, I don’t know the future, but we are easing restrictions,” she said.
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