It’s good news for family, friends, and travel plans as over the weekend Queensland removed all regions of Victoria as COVID-19 hotspots.
Let the reunion begin!
Those who’ve been separated due to QLD and VIC travel restrictions can now visit freely once more, thanks to all regions of Victoria being removed as COVID-19 hotspots up in the Sunshine State.
As of 1am AEST Saturday 27 February 2021, there are now no COVID-19 hotspots for domestic travellers entering Queensland.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the easing, saying it was “great news” for “families and Victorian friends”.
Can we get a woop woop?
What’s happening in VIC?
Victoria has recorded no new coronavirus cases for a third day in a row.
The Health Department on Monday confirmed there were just 11 active cases in the state, four fewer than Sunday.
Some 6972 people were tested in the 24 hours to Monday morning.
It comes as 75 per cent of workers can return to offices in both the public and private sectors for the first time since the pandemic began.
Premier Daniel Andrews on Friday said the expanded capacity would help drive foot traffic back to Melbourne’s CBD and in suburban hubs.
“That is very important, in terms of retail trade, hospitality, food and beverage – that whole part of the economy,” he said.
Restrictions ease
Over the weekend, COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in both NSW and VIC.
In New South Wales, 50 people can now gather inside NSW homes and 50 people can participate in gym classes.
Weddings are still limited to 300 guests but up to 30 people — not just those in the bridal party — will be able to hit the dance floor at one time.
The cap on singers in choirs and congregations has also increased to 30 people and cinemas can operate at 100 per cent capacity.
In Victoria, caps on social gatherings have been lifted and masks will only need to be worn on public transport, in ride-share vehicles, at indoor shopping centres and other crowded places and in aged care facilities.
Up to 30 visitors will be allowed in households per day, while outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people will be permitted in public places.
From today, 75 per cent of both public and private sector workers will be allowed to return to the office and crowds will also return to the MCG and Marvel Stadium from round one of the AFL at 50 per cent capacity.
A return to ‘normality’ is happening; slowly but surely.
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