• In line with recent updates to the Roadmap to easing restrictions, the Education Queensland COVID-19 planning framework has been updated taking effect from 4pm Friday, 20 August 2021.
• In the Cairns region and Yarrabah, state schools will follow scenario 1 (COVID normal)
• For the 11 Local Government Areas in the South East, state schools will follow scenario 2 (restrictions in places but no lockdown)
• While masks are not required when you are outdoors, you must carry your mask with you at all times & masks must continue to be worn in indoor spaces.
• Indoor & outdoor sport and recreation activities can have one person per four square metres or 75% allocated seated density but physical distancing measures do not apply to the field of play.
• The above restrictions will remain in place at least until 4pm Friday 27 August 2021.
• Specific grants for businesses and not-for-profit organisations has been made available. Applications for these grants opened on 16 August 2021. See this Business Queensland webpage, which includes and eligibility checker.