We are acting swiftly to contain the spread of the Delta variant in our state - and we’re acting swiftly to support Queensland businesses. Our $260 million 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant program announced today will provide payments of $5,000 to businesses affected by lockdowns. The grants will be available to eligible small and medium businesses across all industries across the state with applications opening in mid-August. Queensland’s health response to COVID-19 has put us in the best p

10K views · 46 reactions | There are long queues at COVID testing sites across Brisbane this morning, again forcing people to wait hours in line. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/brisbane #COVID19 #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane | Facebook

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Two backpacker hostels in the heart of Brisbane are now in lockdown after a guest tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday evening. 50 guests are locked in and undergoing testing by Queensland Health. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7NEWS.com.au/news/brisbane #COVID19 #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

In Queensland, we have a window of opportunity to get everyone vaccinated while we don’t have an outbreak of COVID-19. Instead of constantly attacking Queensland and talking down our rollout – the Morrison Government should do their job and send more vaccines here. We want every Queenslander to have a chance to get vaccinated before the window slams shut. | Steven Miles

4.1K views · 41 reactions | People on the Gold Coast will be the first in Queensland to get the jab. From there, the vaccine will be administered at six key hubs across our State. #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm | 9 News Queensland | Facebook

6.9K views · 40 reactions | Queensland is ramping up its vaccine rollout, announcing an expansion to the program as the state records another doughnut day. Still, the race is on to bring home Queenslanders stranded over the border. #9News | Nightly at 6pm | 9 News Queensland | Facebook