11 January 2021 / COVID-19

Greater Brisbane Lockdown & Restrictions Post-Lockdown

The QLD Premier has just announced that the 3 day lockdown in the Greater Brisbane region will end tonight (Monday) at 6pm as planned.

Some restrictions will remain in place from 6pm tonight until 1am, January 22 (which marks 14 days since the case was detected in the community).

From 6pm tonight, until 1am on January 22:

> Masks will be mandatory in indoor public places including shopping centres, retail outlets and supermarkets, gyms, churches / places of worship, libraries, indoor recreation venues like cinemas and art galleries, public transport, and taxis / rideshare vehicles.

> Masks must be worn in indoor workplaces if social distancing isn’t possible and it is safe to do so.

> Masks will not need to be worn in your own private vehicle, while outdoors at a safe distance from other people or if you’re doing strenuous exercise outside.

> Businesses and venues can have one person per 4m² indoors and one person per 2m² outdoors. Smaller venues up to 200m² can have one person per 2m² up to a maximum of 50. You must be seated to eat and drink, and no dancing is allowed except at weddings.

> Gatherings are restricted to 20 people in homes and public spaces. Weddings and funerals can have up to 100 people, and dancing is allowed at weddings without restrictions.

> Indoor concert venues and theatres can operate at 50% capacity or one person per four square metres, whichever is greater. Outdoor stadiums can operate at 50% capacity with COVID-safe plans.

> Restrictions on visits to hospitals, aged care, disability accommodation and prisons will remain.

> Anyone who has been in Greater Brisbane since January 2 must carry a mask with them, and wear them at all required indoor venues (even if they are no longer within the Greater Brisbane region)

> The Fourth Test at the Gabba is going ahead, at 50% capacity with COVID restrictions in place such as wearing masks on entry/exit and whilst moving around the stadium.

Please ensure you read and follow all directions from the Queensland Government. You can also check the website for more information regarding restrictions post lockdown. It is important to continue to implement and follow all of Hutchies’ COVID-19 measures across our sites and offices.

Venues of Concern

> Close contacts – get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days if you were at any of these venues at the date and time listed:

Date

Place

Suburb

Arrival time

Departure time

Sunday 3 January

Woolworths Calamvale North

Calamvale

11.00am

12.00pm

Tuesday 5 January

Coles Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown

Sunnybank Hills

7.30am

8.00am

> Casual contacts – get tested immediately and quarantine until you receive a negative result if were at any of these venues at the date and time listed:

Date

Place

Suburb

Arrival time

Departure time

Saturday 2 January

Train from Altandi station to Roma street (Beenleigh line)

Sunnybank

7.00am

-

Saturday 2 January

Train from Central Station to Altandi station (Beenleigh line)

Brisbane City

4.00pm

-

Tuesday 5 January

Nextra Sunnybank Hills Newsagent

Sunnybank Hills

8.00am

8.15am

> Low risk contacts – if you were at any of these venues at the date and time listed, monitor for symptoms and get tested if you experience any:

Date

Place

Suburb

Arrival time

Departure time

Wednesday 6 January

Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant Take-away only, waited outside

Maleny

6.30pm

7.00pm

Thursday 7 January

Purple Palate Cellars

Maleny

4.30pm

4.35pm

Thursday 7 January

Woolworths Supermarket

Maleny

4.40pm

4.50pm

Tuesday 5 January

JQ570 Jetstar Flight

MEL to BNE

11.00pm in Brisbane

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Good Hygiene

Wash your hands often for 20 secs & use hand sanitiser in between

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Coughs & Sneezes

Cover a cough or sneeze, wash your hands & dispose of any tissues safely

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Don't Touch!

Avoid physical contact & don't touch your eyes, nose & mouth

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Social Distance

Maintain 1.5 metres distance from people where practicable

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Regular Cleaning

Clean work areas, common facilities (kitchens, bathrooms etc) & frequent touch points often

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Symptoms

Stay home & get tested if you have the symptoms (even if you think it’s ‘just a cold’)

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Follow Directions

Display, read and follow all of Hutchies’ posters and signage around sites and offices

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Face Masks

In high risk situations or when you cannot social distance, wear a face mask

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Stay Informed

Monitor Hutchies’ Toolbox for the latest information and advice

Symptoms

COVID-19 is the disease caused by the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. 

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases.

Symptoms of COVID-19 may include:


Fever

Coughing

Shortness of Breath

Sore Throat


If you need advice, call Australia’s COVID hotline 1800 020 080 (24 x 7)

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Compact Laminates

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For an up-to-date list of available products and their usability, click here.


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Phone 1300 HUTCHIES
Email QualityTeam@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au

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