Queensland latest Covid update as at 8 August

Data update for Indooroopilly cluster

The state recorded nine locally acquired cases today, seven linked to the 'Indooroopilly cluster', one in the Cairns community and one on the Gold Coast currently under investigation.

The seven cases linked to the cluster were in quarantine and as a result, are not a risk to the community.

The cases take the cluster to 109, which includes 69 people aged 19 or under.

This includes 49 students and four teachers. Five schools are associated with this cluster.

There are more than 15,000 contacts associated with the cluster, including more than 11,000 in home quarantine. Of these, more than 400 are health workers.

To access a full list of COVID-19 testing locations, with interactive map and post code search, visit www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing.

SEQ lockdown lifted, some restrictions remain

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young applauded Queenslanders for pulling off something truly special.

Dr Young said communities and families across south east Queensland had made significant sacrifices.

"I would like to thank everyone in the 11 local government areas who has remained vigilant and followed the restrictions brilliantly," Dr Young said.

"Although several restrictions will remain to ensure everyone's wellbeing over the next two weeks, I am so pleased we can do that only a week after we implemented it.

"Please continue wearing masks, practising good hygiene and maintaining social distancing. This is imperative, and I know we will all do the right thing for one another."

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