Brisbane lockdown to end after zero new virus cases but masks to stay

Monday January 11, 2021

The Brisbane lockdown will be lifted at 6:00pm but for the next 10 days there will be a range of restrictions – including, for the first time, the mandatory use of masks in many public areas.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Greater Brisbane’s lockdown will end at 6pm tonight. (Photo: ABC)

“If in doubt, wear a mask” she said. The mask rule will remain until 1am on January 22.

Palaszczuk confirmed Greater Brisbane had avoided the community transmission of COVID-19 in the wake of two people being diagnosed with the more contagious UK strain.

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