Queensland and Western Australia ease some of their COVID-19 restrictions

Queensland and Western Australia government ease some of their COVID-19 restrictions during coronavirus pandemic.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Source: AAP

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today (Sunday 26 April 2020) that it will ease some of the COVID-19 restrictions.

Queenslanders can now go for essential shopping and none essential shopping like buying clothes and shoes but Ms. Palaszczuk recommended that they should make a list and go get those items straight away not gatherings for other purposes. 

People will also be allowed to drive in their community (50km) to park, go for a walk, or having a picnic but it has to be only with their families or those who stay in the same house.

Visiting parks and picnic or driving to some local areas within their communities are allowed, but Ms. Palaszczuk said that health advice and restriction guidelines must adhere. 

The farther you stay away from other people the less likely risk that you will contract COVID-19 says Queensland health authorities.

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan today announced that starting from the 27th of April 2020, 10 people will be allowed to gather either indoor or outdoor but social distancing and personal hygiene must be followed.

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People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others and gatherings are limited to two people unless you are with your family or household.

If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

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