Health Minister Yvette D'Ath told ABC Brisbane said there may still be mask mandates in the future and "we shouldn't throw them away".
'Be sensible': Minister says don't throw masks away Queensland's first-dose vaccination rate for those over 16 currently sits at 79.6 per cent, while 67.4 per cent of those are fully immunised.Īuthorities said they expect the state to hit the 80 per cent milestone either today or tomorrow.Ī significant push will be needed to surpass 80 per cent today after the first dose rate increased by just 0.1 per cent on Monday. They are also strongly recommended for public transport and places where people cannot socially distance anywhere across Queensland. Latest case information from Queensland Health. Queensland's vaccine rollout (percentage of those aged 16+): Under federal rules, masks need to remain mandatory in airports and planes.
People will not need to wear masks indoors, including at schools, workplaces, cafes, pubs, clubs and hairdressers. "That means life without the need to wear masks, except at airports and on planes." "The more of us who are vaccinated, the faster we return to life the way it used to be. "Queenslanders have done an incredible job all through the pandemic and this is their reward. "This is another small step back towards life as normal," the Premier said.