Urgent COVID-19 Notice / Greater Brisbane
Breaking news
Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies.
The QLD Government has just made the below announcements at a press conference.
We are currently seeking further details regarding the construction industry. We will provide another update shortly.
For now please read the following announcements from the QLD Premier and follow all QLD Government directions:
> 3 day lockdown for the Greater Brisbane region starting from 6pm tonight (Friday) through to 6pm on Monday
> Greater Brisbane extends to Metro North, Metro South, Moreton, Logan, Ipswich, and Redlands
> 9 new cases reported overnight from 13,000 tests conducted yesterday
> Hotel quarantine worker who was detected yesterday has the new more contagious UK strain of COVID-19
> If this isn’t done now, it could end up being a 30-day lockdown
> Last night aged care facilities, hospitals and some disability services have restricted access to visitors
> Greater Brisbane residents can leave home for four reasons:
>> Essential work – if you can work from home, do so
>> Healthcare or support of a vulnerable person
>> Essential shopping
>> Exercise in your local neighbourhood
> Masks are also being mandated across Greater Brisbane when leaving home (6pm tonight through to 6pm Monday in those council areas) – you must wear a mask – children under 12 do not need to.
Masks, sanitiser and other supplies are available from Company Services and Reception.
Please take the time to review the lists below and if you have been at one of the venues at the time identified, inform your Team Leader and make arrangements to be tested.
Check the QLD Government website daily for updated information.
If you have visited any of the locations listed in the table below during the date and time indicated you must get tested and isolate until you get a negative result.
| Date | Place | Suburb | Arrival time | Departure time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 2 January | Train from Altandi Station to Roma street | Sunnybank | 7.00am | - |
| Saturday 2 January | Train from Central Station to Altandi Station | Brisbane City | 4.00pm | - |
| Sunday 3 January | Woolworths Calamvale North | Calamvale | 11.00am | 12.00pm |
| Tuesday 5 January | Coles Sunnybank Hills | Sunnybank | 7.30am | 8.00am |
| Tuesday 5 January | Newsagent at Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town | Sunnybank | 8.00am | 8.15am |
If you live or work in/around these suburbs, please get tested at the first sign of any symptoms:
> Sunnybank Hills
> Algester
> Calamvale
For more information, check the QLD Government website:
