‘We are ready for this’: Three new Covid-19 cases in Gladstone among six new cases in Central Qld
Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher and Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga have spoken about this morning’s announcement that there are six new Covid-19 cases in Central Queensland, including three in Gladstone. HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID.
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As preparations for Christmas reach a crescendo, three new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in Gladstone.
On Thursday morning it was revealed the Gladstone positives are among six new Covid-19 cases in Central Queensland.
The other new cases are in the Banana Shire (1), Livingstone Shire (1) and Rockhampton (1).
Keppel MP Brittany Lauga said contact tracing was now underway.
“Exposure sites will be updated on the Queensland Health website later this afternoon,” she said.
“We are moving to this phase of living with Covid and we will see more cases every day for the coming weeks and months.
“I just want to reassure you, we are ready for this and the community, Queensland Health has been doing everything it can to plan for this.”
Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher said the community knew that cases would end up in Gladstone.
“This is now a timely reminder, if you’re thinking about getting vaccinated then go and visit your local GP, chemist or our vaccination hub in the old TAFE site sooner rather than later.
“Mask wearing is now critically important in shopping centres and businesses while you’re out and about preparing for Christmas.”
Queensland Health has revealed the contact tracing locations where positive COVID-19 cases attended in Central Queensland. They are:
Wednesday, December 22
Chemist Warehouse North Rockhampton (2/1 Aquatic Place, Park Avenue) between 1.45pm and 2pm Casual contact.
Amart Furniture (530 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens) between 12.30pm and 1pm Casual contact.
Tuesday, December 21
ALDI (167 Gladstone Road, Allenstown) 4.30pm - 5pm Casual contact.
Monday, December 20
The Precinct Gladstone (125 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central) between 6.30pm and 7.30pm Casual contact.
Gladstone Yacht Club (1 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central) between 5.25pm and 6.25pm Casual contact.
Auckland House (60 Flinders Parade, Gladstone Central) between 4.30pm and 5.25pm Casual contact.
Sunday, December 19
Big W - Gladstone (Gladstone Central) between 9.15am and 10am Casual contact.
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