The restrictions that will lift in Queensland from 6am on July 16

With Queensland recording no cases of Covid-19 infectious in the community since July 5, restrictions are set to ease this week. FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T DO.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced restrictions will ease in the Sunshine State from 6am on Friday, July 16.

The Premier said with no cases infectious in the community since July 5, the early announcement was about providing certainty to businesses hit hard by last week’s snap lockdown.

“We wanted to make sure we were giving businesses this timely advice so they can prepare, but we are going to be monitoring closely if there are further cases of community transmission,” she sad.

“At this stage, fingers crossed. It is all looking terrific.”

From 6am on Friday, July 16:

■ Queenslanders will no longer have to wear masks outside their home

■ Masks will still be required at airports and on planes as per Federal Government rules

■ No visitor restrictions to hospitals and aged care facilities

■ Pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to cater to three people per 4 sqm while dancing will be back at weddings and public venues

■ No gathering limits at homes, as long as a list is kept for when there is over 100 guests

■ The use of QR codes will remain mandatory in shops, venues and events as per Queensland’s Covid Safe framework