Australian state border restrictions

[dairyfloss]

G'day folks - QLD's 'COVID-19 Vaccine Plan To Unite Families' says that once 90% of the eligible QLD population (the 16+ population, for the purposes of this plan) are fully vaccinated, that there will no longer be any restrictions for fully vaccinated folks to enter QLD. Current projection for this rate to be achieved, is on the 19th January (per COVID Live). I'm taking the family up to FNQ on the 20th Jan - a day later.

I have some RATs put aside in case they are needed; but do we think the plan and conditions will update with immediate effect, when they get to 90%, or is it just as likely they defer or put into place from the following week, or similar.

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[Lynda2475]

Current projection for this rate to be achieved, is on the 19th January (per COVID Live)

I'm always a bit sceptical about Covid Live projections, they predicted NSW 12+ would hit 90% double dosed on 14th Nov and that still hasn't been achieved, and they dont seem to update forecasts if they miss a target.

At the moment all the momentum seems to be with 3rd doses, things have slowed terribly for 2nd doses pretty much everywhere. So i wouldnt bank on it, keep those RATs handy just in case.

 

[dairyfloss]

I'm always a bit sceptical about Covid Live projections, they predicted NSW 12+ would hit 90% double dosed on 14th Nov and that still hasn't been achieved, and they dont seem to update forecasts if they miss a target.

At the moment all the momentum seems to be with 3rd doses, things have slowed terribly for 2nd doses pretty much everywhere. So i wouldnt bank on it, keep those RATs handy just in case.

But we did hit it on the 14 Nov 2021 - they just use an arrow hitting a bullseye, instead of the green tick on the others... 95% is the one they can't get seem to get at, and it keeps pushing out:

 

[N860CR]

I doubt we’ll ever hit 95%. And it’s irrelevant anyway. The rate of vaccination is unbelievably high. This is why very few people are sick.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

G'day folks - QLD's 'COVID-19 Vaccine Plan To Unite Families' says that once 90% of the eligible QLD population (the 16+ population, for the purposes of this plan) are fully vaccinated, that there will no longer be any restrictions for fully vaccinated folks to enter QLD. Current projection for this rate to be achieved, is on the 19th January (per COVID Live). I'm taking the family up to FNQ on the 20th Jan - a day later.

I have some RATs put aside in case they are needed; but do we think the plan and conditions will update with immediate effect, when they get to 90%, or is it just as likely they defer or put into place from the following week, or similar.

Cheers,
Matt.

My impression is that Qld have been pretty good on borders since Nov. I recall they brought 80% earlier?!?!

Qld a bit cautious about school, but that is the only Omicron reaction so far to go off

 

[Lynda2475]

I stand corrected, forgot that 12-15 is such a tiny portion of the population its doesn't effect the overall rate 12+, even though within that cohort they haven't hit 90% or either first or second doses - seems to be lots holding their kids back from getting jabbed even though have been eligible since August - strange given most adults are moving onto their 3rd jab.

 

[openseat]

Police were checking every car on the border on the New England Highway (A15) at Wallangarra yesterday when I passed through. Noticeably none of the police were wearing masks - so maybe helping seeding omicron in Qld. They didn't complain when I wasn't wearing a mask - I was somewhat flummoxed having everything ready - photo of RAT, PDF of border pass, showing vaccine certificate.

The New England region is really beautiful at the moment following all the rain. Perhaps I can only ever recall the terrible droughts. The falls at Wollomombi were really flowing well - worth a visit if you're in the area and the rain continues.

 

[jb747]

I'm surprised they're still requiring passes, etc. You'd seem just as likely to catch it there....

 

[oznflfan]

I'm surprised they're still requiring passes, etc. You'd seem just as likely to catch it there....

I'm just as likely to catch COVID at Bunnings than at the Colosseum or any F1 race in Europe.

 

[jase05]

Police were checking every car on the border on the New England Highway (A15) at Wallangarra yesterday when I passed through. Noticeably none of the police were wearing masks - so maybe helping seeding omicron in Qld. They didn't complain when I wasn't wearing a mask - I was somewhat flummoxed having everything ready - photo of RAT, PDF of border pass, showing vaccine certificate.

The New England region is really beautiful at the moment following all the rain. Perhaps I can only ever recall the terrible droughts. The falls at Wollomombi were really flowing well - worth a visit if you're in the area and the rain continues.

Did they actually check for evidence of RAT?

 

[openseat]

Did they actually check for evidence of RAT?

Just asked for a photo. Didn't check the date or anything. They seem to check every vehicle at these less trafficked crossings.

 

[oz_mark]

Northern Territory going to extreme risk. That's everyone now

 

[Must...Fly!]

Oh but it's a free for all in 3 weeks don't worry

 

[jakeseven7]

Oh but it's a free for all in 3 weeks don't worry

They already have ongoing community transmission so....

 

[Lynda2475]

They already have ongoing community transmission so....

But McGowan thinks he can eliminate that first lol

 

[sydneyboi]

These fear mongering premiers have no power anymore, Covid is running rampart...

 

[SJF211]

12 days in a hotel and 2 at home? Is that for all extreme risk jurisdictions or just NT?

 

[jrfsp]

12 days in a hotel and 2 at home? Is that for all extreme risk jurisdictions or just NT?

All & Intl

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Except external territories in the Indian Ocean I think

All & Intl

 

[oznflfan]

And in breaking news, aliens have invaded Central Australia and will kill eveyone and expand outwards killing eveything in sight. All of Australia (bar WA) sending armed forces, police, nanna's with picthforks, anything and everything to counter this threat to humanity.

WA not assisting the human species survival as they are afraid of getting COVID. Premier has had expert health advice and classified both threat's as equally Extreme Risk. They will just sit tight until 5/2/2022 then join the fight.