North West Councils have welcomed the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions announced on Friday.
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Queensland released its recovery roadmap Friday with a number of activities approved from May 16 including gatherings of up to 10 people, dining in at restaurants, recreational travel, reopening of libraries, playgrounds and pools.
For Outback Queensland, where there have been no COVID cases, two special concessions have been made dining in at pubs and cafes will be up to 20 for locals only, reflecting the important role these venues play in connecting small outback communities, and recreational travel of a radius of up to 500km reflecting the long distances in the Outback.
Mount Isa City Council hasn't yet said when it would reopen facilities like the library but said there were still 0 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mount Isa and the North West and the impact of the latest changes will be assessed every four weeks at each 'checkpoint'.
"If everyone continues to follow the restrictions and fewer cases keep being reported, further restrictions will be lifted. However, if there is a significant increase in cases, restrictions may be reversed," Mount Isa City Council said.
McKinlay Shire Mayor Philip Curr welcomed the Premier's roadmap to a COVID-safe recovery allowing more travel, more activities and larger gatherings.
"Its great to see the Outback concessions, we don't need a one size fits all approach for the bush when we have been Covid-19 free from the beginning" Cr Curr,
"This is very welcome for our small businesses that really rely on that local support. Together we can maximise on our June School holiday break to get our economies going again safely. That said; don't forget to keep practicing social distancing and good hygiene so that we can ensure we fully recover".
Richmond Shire Council said its Library and Centrelink Hub will be opened from noon on Monday May 18 and playgrounds will be open from Saturday morning May 16.
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