Retire Australia COVID-19 update South East Queensland | 15 July


Published: 15 July 2021

To halt the spread of COVID-19, the Queensland Government has extended restrictions across South East Queensland in 11 Local Government Areas.

 

The restrictions are now scheduled to extend to 6am Friday 23rd July in the areas of:

Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Moreton, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Lockyer valley, Somerset, Scenic Rim

What are the current restrictions for these areas?

  • Mandatory mask wearing until 6am Friday 23 July 2021
  • 1 person per 4 square metres in hospitality venues
  • People must be seated in cafés  and restaurants to eat and drink
  • Limit of 30 people at household gatherings (including residents, children and visitors)
  • No dancing permitted in venues except for wedding parties up to 20 people
  • Only 100 people permitted at funerals

 

The rest of Queensland 

Restrictions will ease for Townsville, Magnetic Island and Palm Island at 6am Friday 16 July and will be the same as for the rest of Queensland

 

What does this mean for the village life?

Thank you for continuing with the same protective measures that are currently in place at your village until 6am Friday 23rd July or as advised by further advice from the Qld Government.

 

We are here to help

If you have any questions or concerns, or need any help, please call your Village Manager.

 

We appreciate your ongoing understanding and support. Every resident and team member in our villages has a crucial role to play in protecting our safe havens from COVID-19, and I want to thank you for the contribution you are making to that effort.

 

Take care and stay safe.

 

Useful links

Qld Dept. of Health 13 432 584
www.health.qld.gov.au

COVID-19 contact tracing in Queensland
www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/contact-tracing

COVID-19 testing and fever clinics in Queensland
www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/testing-and-fever-clinics 

Getting the COVID-19 vaccination in Queensland

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/covid-19-vaccine/book

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