![]() ![]() Some 300 army personnel, who will be unarmed and under police command, on Monday began door-to-door visits to ensure people who have tested positive are isolating at their homes.Īrmy personnel also accompanied police officers around the streets of the areas of Sydney were most COVID-19 cases have been recorded. The state has recorded more than 3,500 infections since the outbreak begun in June, when a limousine driver contracted the virus while transporting an overseas airline crew, and has asked for military personnel to aid efforts to enforce the restrictions. New South Wales state, home to Sydney, said on Monday it detected 207 COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours as daily new cases continue to linger near a 16-month high recorded late last week. Meanwhile the lockdown of Brisbane and several surrounding areas comes as Sydney, the biggest city in the country, begins its sixth week under stay-at-home orders. Morrison expects to hit the 70% mark by the end of the year. Prime Minister Morrison has promised lockdowns would be "less likely" once the country inoculates 70% of its population above 16 years of age - a percentage which now stands at 19%. The number of fatalities rose to 925 following the death of a man in his 90s in Sydney.Īustralia is going through a cycle of stop-start lockdowns in several cities after the emergence of the fast-moving Delta strain, and such restrictions are likely to persist until the country reaches a much higher level of vaccination coverage. The rising new case numbers in two of the country's biggest cities comes as disquiet grows on how the government of Prime Minister Scott Morrison is handling the pandemic.Īlthough Australia's vaccination drive has lagged many other developed economies, it has so far fared much better in keeping its coronavirus numbers relatively low, with just under 34,400 cases. *Strenuous exercise is exercise in or above the aerobic zone including high-intensity interval training, cycling, running."It's starting to become clear that the initial lockdown will be insufficient for the outbreak," Queensland state Deputy Premier Steven Miles told reporters in Brisbane. You can remove your masks to consume food or drink. Masks do not need to be worn in some circumstances, including children under 12 years, where people have certain medical conditions, and in workplaces where it is not safe to do so. It is strongly recommended you wear a mask when outdoors if you are unable to stay more than 1.5m distance from other people, such as busy walkways and thoroughfares. Public transport, taxis and rideshare, including waiting areas and queues for this transport 1m 44s Queenslands Chief Health Officer said she was optimistic the state can stifle outbreak without lockdown. Indoor workplaces (where safe to wear a mask and you can’t physically distance) Indoor recreational facilities and gyms (except if doing strenuous exercise*) Hospitality venues such as restaurants and cafés (not required for patrons while seated customer facing staff only) Shopping centres, supermarkets, retail outlets and indoor markets You must wear a mask in indoor spaces, such as: ![]() You must carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to. ![]() Reasons to leave home during the greater Brisbane lockdown period People can enter Greater Brisbane to transit through Brisbane airport. Those who transit into Greater Brisbane from surrounding areas for work, healthcare, study or to support a vulnerable person may do so if it is not reasonably practicable to make other arrangement, such as work or study from home. ![]() Individuals are able to leave the Greater Brisbane area to return to their home outside of Greater Brisbane or for essential reasons (see below) but must continue to follow the lockdown rules.Īnyone who was in Greater Brisbane on or since 20 March but has since left must follow the same lockdown rules as for Greater Brisbane. People can leave their home for a permitted purpose accompanied with people from their household or, alternatively, by one person who is not a member of their household. This restriction is for all of Queensland, including Greater Brisbane. Visitors to aged care facilities, disability accommodation services, hospitals and correctional facilities in the LGAs are restricted. People in the impacted local government areas (LGAs) will be required to stay at home except for essential reasons. ![]()
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