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Stephanie Zillman

Queensland records zero new coronavirus cases, testing numbers falling

Queensland has recorded zero new cases of coronavirus overnight, leaving eight active cases across the state.

Testing numbers were down to 1,800 overnight prompting authorities to encourage anyone with any symptoms to be tested.

It has now been 18 days since Queensland last recorded a case that posed a risk of community transmission.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk congratulated Queensland for that achievement.

"This is fantastic news," she said.

"I think it gives Queenslanders the confidence they need to get out there during school holidays and make the most of it.

"We still want to see our test results higher, if we can.

"Once again, if anyone has symptoms they should go and get tested."

Tourism picking up

The Premier said confidence was returning to the tourism sector.

"A lot of people are out there supporting our tourism operators who have been doing it tough, so this is fantastic news for them," Ms Palaszczuk said.

A raft of restrictions were eased across the state at the weekend, with visitors now allowed to attend hospital and nursing homes, and a maximum of 30 people permitted at private gatherings.

Queensland also reopened its border to ACT residents, who can now enter the state by air without quarantining, provided they have not visited a COVID-declared hotspot in the previous fortnight.

From Thursday morning, residents from the New South Wales local government areas of Byron Bay, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Glen Innes and Ballina will also be allowed to enter Queensland.

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