The Department of Health has agreed to the relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions, allowing for larger home gatherings, bigger weddings and capacity crowds at stadiums and ticketed venues.
Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk said this would mean the State could enter Stage Three of the Unite and Recover Roadmap.
“You will be able to host up to 100 people at your home and there will be no limit for people gathering in public spaces,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
“Cafés, pubs and restaurants can now have one person per two square metres or 100 per cent capacity if they are ticketed and seated,” she said.
“You no longer need to be seated when eating and drinking.”
Ms Palaszczuk said one person per two square metres, or 200 people, or 100 per cent allocated seated and ticketed capacity (whichever is greater) would now be allowed at funerals and weddings.
“We still need to be mindful of the risk of COVID-19 incursions from other States, but we should also make the most of our own fortunate circumstances,” she said.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Yvette D’Ath said she was grateful for the hard work of Queenslanders to be at this stage.
“Queenslanders have done a wonderful job of helping avoid COVID-19 outbreaks like those occurring in other States and deserve the opportunity to enjoy events with fewer restrictions,” Ms D’Ath said.
Chief Health Officer, Jeannette Young said face masks would continue to play an important role in keeping Queenslanders safe, especially in the South-East corner of the State.
“I have no doubt masks were critical in preventing more cases during the Indooroopilly cluster,” Dr Young said.
“Given there are very serious COVID-19 risks in other States, South-East Queenslanders are required to continue carrying a face mask with them at all times unless they have a lawful reason not to,” Dr Young said.
