Queensland announces changes to border COVID test rules as state records six deaths | ABC News

Описание: Queensland has recorded its deadliest day since the pandemic began with six people dying overnight. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/34MyT6K
Authorities say the patients were aged over 70 and had significant underlying medical conditions.
Despite the tragic news, the government has decided to fast-track the opening of our borders to all interstate travellers.
There will be no border or vaccine checks from 1am on Saturday.
Lexy Hamilton-Smith reports.

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