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Queensland reports 21 deaths - its deadliest day of the pandemic

Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard speaks to the media during a press conference.

Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard speaks to the media during a press conference. Source: AAP

Queensland Chief Health Office John Gerrard says the deaths are concerning as four of those who died had not been vaccinated and only two had received the booster.


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Queensland Chief Health Office John Gerrard says the deaths are concerning as four of those who died had not been vaccinated and only two had received the booster.



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