Queensland records 16,031 Covid cases and 13 deaths

Queensland has recorded another staggering number of Covid infections as the state prepares to welcome international arrivals.

Queensland has recorded 16,031 new Covid infections and 13 deaths.

Of the new deaths two were unvaccinated, one had received one vaccine dose, eight had received two shots and just one had a booster.

All of those who died were over the age of 60.

A total of 37,121 tests were reported from Friday’s cases with more than 4809 rapid antigen tests (RATs) submitted.

Over 1.5 million RATs have arrived in Queensland with an additional two million set to be delivered in the next few weeks.

The state government has increased its order of rapid antigen tests from 18 to 23 million.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and chief health officer Dr John Gerrard released the state’s latest Covid numbers. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

At least 91 per cent of Queenslanders have had their first dose while 89 per cent of people are double vaccinated, just shy of the 90 per cent target.

Over one million eligible Queenslanders have received a booster shot.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced Queenslanders would be eligible for their booster shot three months after their second instead of four.

More than 855 people are in hospital due to Covid with 54 patients in intensive care.

Some 22 patients are on ventilators.

Fridays update revealed there were more than 855 hospitalisations.

A health worker performs duties at a Covid-19 testing clinic in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

Pharmacies, GPs and public vaccination sites will now offer boosters to those eligible.

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath earlier blasted the public for the misuse of triple-0.

“Do not call triple-zero just to find out where you can get a test or just to get transported to a vaccination or testing centre,” she said.

“The paramedics are not carrying the tests.”

People are urged not to call an ambulance if their Covid-19 symptoms are mild.

Friday’s figures come as the state prepares to scrap quarantine and welcome international visitors for the first time in two years with borders set to lift tonight.