More paramedics are joining the front line to keep up the fight against COVID-19 as five new cases are confirmed – the lowest daily increase in more than a month.
There are now 552 active cases with 442 recoveries and five deaths for a total of 999.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said another 60 paramedic graduates are being fast-tracked into training this month, following the earlier deployment of 45 paramedics across the state.
“The graduates will be out on the ground helping people, again making sure we have the frontline services we need to combat COVID-19,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
Also today:
- The Health Minister said more elective procedures could resume after being suspended in the expectation of COVID-19 hospital demands.
Category 1 operations had been continuing, and attention will also now return to Category 2.
- The Chief Health Officer expressed concern about the number of Queensland cases acquired interstate (17), reinforcing the importance of the no-travel message.
However local community transmissions remain relatively low, with only one more case.
- The Police Minister, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and the Police Commissioner have called out racism during the coronavirus pandemic.
They said offensive behaviour directed at some communities was unacceptable, and penalties apply.
- New: 5 Total: 999 Deaths: 5 Recovered: 442 Active: 552 Tests: 75,480
Most cases are patients who went overseas or contacted a patient who went overseas. Testing also continues for community transmission.
- 5 new cases take total to 999 – broken down by health district
- 60 new paramedics will boost COVID-19 frontline response
- Community urged to show respect
