Masks to remain in Queensland's south-east for another week

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Queensland's mask mandate has been EXTENDED as the state wrestles with its 13th incursion of the virus in the last six weeks. 9News

"It's so important to wear a mask, and I genuinely believe they are stopping the spread into the community," Dr Young said.

"They do more than just protect you. They also remind you to be a bit cautious; to keep 1.5m away from another person; to get tested if you have symptoms. "They really are a very good strategy and that's why it's imperative we continue wearing them for an extra week."Contact tracing is underway in Brisbane after a returned traveller - who tested positive to the virus after two weeks in quarantine - was in the community while infectious.the West Australian man, who flew into Brisbane from the Philippines, has the Alpha variant.

 

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These incisions are created by govt actors in effort to force compliance

only about 25% of people are wearing a mask anyway

😑😑😑

I think mask on as long as you live now

Ffs use triple mask, we want to stay safe...

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Yep keep flying the virus back in the country absolutely delusional.

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