In a joint statement between Queensland Premier The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk and Minister for Health The Honourable Yvette D’Ath, it has been confirmed that as of today, four local government areas (LGAs) in Southeast Queensland along with Townsville and Palm Island will enter Stage 2 restrictions. The South East Queensland LGAs include the Gold Coast, Logan, Moreton Bay and Brisbane.
The following information was shared in the statement, describing the restrictions those in the six areas will face until they are removed:
Stage 2 restrictions mean the number of people allowed in a home and in public is reduced to 30, including visitors, residents, and children.
Weddings and funeral will be capped at 100 attendees. A maximum of 20 people will be allowed to dance at weddings.
Restaurants and cafes will return to 1 person per 4sqm and dancing will be banned at venues.
Capacity at sporting events will decrease to 75 per cent, including Sunday’s NRL Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium.
It also means visitors will be restricted at hospitals and aged care, disability services and corrections facilities.
And enhanced mask wearing is required in the LGAs of concern.
Of course, this also impacts performing arts venues, with a number of venues already confirming changes to their capacities and being required to cancel some tickets.
Examples of the announcements being made can be found below:
