This morning Mount Isa, like the rest of Queensland, is waking up to compulsory mask wearing.
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The Queensland Health authorities imposed the restriction across Queensland at 5pm yesterday (March 29), as Greater Brisbane commenced a three day lock down due to a growing COVID-19 cluster.
Queenslanders living outside of Greater Brisbane, and who have not been in Greater Brisbane at any time since 20 March, must carry a face mask at all times when they leave home, unless they have a lawful reason not to. You must wear a mask in indoor spaces, such as:
- shopping centres, supermarkets, retail outlets and indoor markets
- hospitals and aged care facilities
- hospitality venues such as restaurants and cafés (not required for patrons while seated; customer facing staff only)
- churches and places of worship
- libraries
- indoor recreational facilities and gym (except if doing strenuous exercise)
- indoor workplaces (where safe to wear a mask and you can't physically distance)
- public transport, taxis and rideshare, and waiting places or queues for this transport
- airports and travelling on planes.
Other restrictions also apply to Queensland including gatherings restricted to 30 people in homes, seated at food or beverage establishments and no personal visitors at aged care, hospitals and correctional facilities.
But where can we get masks in Mount Isa?
After making enquiries around town yesterday afternoon and this morning, many small businesses have sold out due to short supply or panic buying.
However we have created a short list of some Mount Isa business who are continuing to stock face masks.
- Bunnings Warehouse
- The BOSS Shop
- Macrae News
- Mount Isa Mining Supplies
- SuperCheap
- Totally Work Wear
- Blackwoods
- Alliance Safety
- Accidental Safety
- Dollars and Cents
- Coles
- Pharmacy First
- Amcal
- Kmart
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queenslanders, must carry a mask at all times when you leave your home.
"If you are unable to stay more than 1.5m distance from other people in an outdoor setting, it is strongly recommended to where a mask," Premier Palaszczuk said.
"Masks do not need to be worn in some circumstances, including children under 12 years, where people have certain medical conditions, and in workplaces where it is not safe to do so."
Premier Palaszczuk encouraged anyone with mild symptoms to get tested immediately.
"Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, should get tested immediately and isolate until you receive a negative result.
"Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue or loss of smell and/or taste."
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
