Greater Brisbane's indoor mask mandate and restrictions are on track to lift on Friday with Queensland Health authorities feeling confident there is no ongoing spread of the UK strain of coronavirus.
The detection of the highly contagious strain in a cleaner at the Hotel Grand Chancellor — who spent five days in the community in early January — also sparked a three-day snap lockdown of the Greater Brisbane region.
There has now been no locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in Queensland since last week.
Here's what to expect if restrictions are eased.
Will I have to keep wearing a mask?
It will no longer be mandatory to carry a mask at all times and wear it indoors.
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said she hoped people would continue to wear masks when they cannot socially distance.
"It's good practice, a good habit to get into and to always have a mask with you."
What will happen at cafes, restaurants and pubs?
Once the restrictions for Greater Brisbane lift, then the current ongoing restrictions for the rest of Queensland will apply.
Indoor premises like restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, museums, art galleries, places of worship and convention centres will revert to the one person per 2 square metre rule for capacity.
All hospitality venues have to comply with electronic contact information collection requirements.
Gatherings will be capped at 50 people in homes and 100 people in public spaces.
Up to 200 people can attend a wedding or funeral, and 500 people will be allowed at indoor events and 1,500 people will be allowed at outdoor events with a COVID safe event checklist.
Open air stadiums and theatre, live music, cinemas, indoor sports and other ticketed venues will return to full capacity seating with patrons encouraged to wear masks on entry and exit.
Aged care centres, hospitals, and disability accommodation services in Greater Brisbane will allow visitors again.
Can I burn up the dance floor?
Yes.
You will be able to get your boogie on again at all indoor and outdoor venues.
This includes outdoor music festivals, pubs, beer gardens, clubs and nightclubs but the one person per 2 square metre rule applies.
Are there any hotspots declared?
Greater Sydney was declared a hotspot on December 21, 2020, which includes about 35 local government areas.
This means anyone who has been in those areas will only be able to travel to Queensland if they are a returning resident or required to enter for a limited range of essential reasons.
If you return from a hotspot, you must quarantine in government-arranged accommodation at your own expense for 14 days.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has indicated the hotspot declaration for New South Wales will be reviewed towards the end of the month.
The 'new normal' still applies
Whenever possible you must continue to social distance, which means keeping 1.5 metres from people you don't live with.
Wear a face mask when distancing is not possible, and wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based sanitiser.
Stay home if you feel unwell and get tested if you have any symptoms.
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