The Queensland government says latest figures reveal an encouraging number of patients recovering from COVID-19.
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On Saturday another eight cases were confirmed in Queensland, though still none anywhere in western Queensland.
There are now 271 active cases including eight new, with 738 recoveries and six deaths for a total of 1015.
The Queensland Government has initiated a $4 billion support package and is now also offering to help keep Virgin Airlines flying.
The government said $200 million is available for the Brisbane-headquartered airline, conditional on federal government backing, debt restructuring, shareholders and bond holders doing their bit, headquarters remaining in Brisbane and ongoing regional flights.
Meanwhile, Uniting Care Queensland has been enlisted to the Care Army to boost specialist support for seniors.
UCQ is operating the Community Recovery Hotline telephone service which means seniors can talk to a specialist seven days a week.
Queensland seniors who need assistance and don't have support from family, friends or neighbours are encouraged to phone the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.
New: 8 Total: 1015 Deaths: 6 Recovered: 738 Active: 271 Tests: 82,763
Most cases are patients who went overseas or contacted a patient who went overseas.
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Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
