Yes..... we are still open over the easter break!
No...... neither myself or my staff have been in a QLD government listed hotspot. Noosa is not considered part of Greater Brisbane.
QLD Update
Further to yesterday’s announcement the Queensland government has released full details of three responses to the current clusters of community transmission of COVID-19 in Queensland, available here:
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
The three responses from 5pm AEST Monday 29 March to 5pm AEST Thursday 1 April are:
1. Greater Brisbane is in a 3-day lockdown
2. Mandatory mask wearing requirements apply for all of Queensland
3. Additional restrictions apply for all areas outside of greater Brisbane.
In relation to Greater Brisbane, the following extracts from the Questions and Answers advice at the above links is relevant to ATMS members and practice during the lock-down period:
When am I allowed to leave my residence? What is a permitted purpose? Can I leave an impacted area?
You can only leave your residence (which includes temporary accommodation such as a holiday rental) for essential purposes:
1. obtain essential goods or services, including health care
2. exercise
3. attend essential work or childcare
4. assist vulnerable persons.
This means if you live in an impacted area you can only leave your residence to:
1. obtain medical or healthcare services
2. perform work or volunteering or an essential business, activity or undertaking that cannot be done from your residence
Questions
about non-essential businesses, activities and undertakings
What businesses are closed?
The following businesses and activities in the impacted areas must close during the lockdown period unless an exception applies:
1. Gyms, health clubs, fitness centres, yoga, barre, spin facilities and dance studios
2. Spas, nail salons, hairdressers, beauty salons, waxing salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlours, non-therapeutic massage and water-based spa services
3. Massage parlours unless providing massage therapy for the management or prevention of disease, injury or condition by a registered health practitioner or qualified massage therapist
Can I get a massage?
You can only get a massage if it is for the management or prevention of a disease, injury or condition provided by a registered health practitioner or qualified massage therapist. However, we strongly encourage any non-urgent appointments that can wait until after the lockdown period to be postponed. Physical distancing must be observed to the extent possible.
ATMS will continue to monitor further announcements in Queensland and will issue further advice as required.
