Authorities urge unvaccinated to get jab as active cases hit 58,311

The number of active Covid cases in Queensland is climbing towards 60,000 and dozens more people are in now in hospital with the virus, with authorities urging anyone who has not been fully vaccinated to get their jabs.

Another 9404 Covid-19 cases were recorded in Queensland on Saturday as authorities urged unvaccinated people to come forward and get the jab amid a second Omicron wave.

There are now 58,311 active cases across the state while another eight deaths have been reported.

Queensland Minister Mark Bailey has told Queenslanders it is not too late to get a jab. Picture: Tara Croser.

Hospitalisations have jumped by 30 since Friday – now sitting at 295 – and people requiring an ICU bed have increased slightly to 19.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey said it was never too late to get the jab.

“We know that it’s the most effective thing for people when they do get the virus,” he said.

“Everyone’s going to be exposed to the virus at some point.

“It’s the vaccination that will really bolster you and protect you to get through.”

Mr Bailey said having two vaccinations was not enough.

“Make sure you get the third one because … that third one might make your response to getting the virus so much easier and protect you so much more,” he said.

He reaffirmed there were no changes to restrictions across the state despite the second wave.

As of 11am Saturday, 91.64 per cent of Queenslanders aged 16 years and over had received two doses, while 93.38 per cent have received one dose.

Originally published as Authorities urge unvaccinated to get jab as active cases hit 58,311