Queensland has recorded no new cases of the coronavirus overnight after almost 7500 people came forward to get tested.
There are currently 12 active COVID-19 cases in the state.
While the result was good news for the state, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said this next week would be crucial and called on Queenslanders to continue to get tested if they had any symptoms.
https://twitter.com/AnnastaciaMP/status/1290060503188779008?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwMs Palaszczuk also raised concerns about quarantine exemptions being granted saying she planned to discuss the matter with the national cabinet.
It comes after a consular staff member tested positive to coronavirus in Queensland.
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The man flew in to Queensland of Friday on a domestic flight from Sydney after returning from overseas. He had been granted an exemption to take the flight and quarantine at home.
"I think now is the time for overseas travellers to definitely go into mandatory hotel quarantine," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"There have been some exemptions. I don't think the time is right now for those exemptions.
Numbers at stadium cut after social distancing concerns
Ms Palaszczuk said she had been discussions with the NRL after concerns were raised over a lack of social distancing at yesterday's rugby league match between the Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Photos posted on social media showed a packed crowd gathered to watch the match, on the same day Melbourne went into strict stage four restrictions.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the numbers at the stadium would now be reduced by 1000.
"We've been contacted by the NRL this morning, and the Storm themselves are saying they want to reduce the number of people to that stadium by 1000," she said.
"We want people to adhere to social distancing. That is incredibly important.
"We don't want to see large crowds gathering (that) are not social distancing. The majority were seated, not moving around, but having said that I want to commend the NRL for taking that very swift action and letting my office know that they will be reducing the numbers by 1000."
Aged care home given all clear
Ms Palaszczuk also confirmed that all 105 residents in the Bolton Clark Fairview aged care home have noe been tested and returned negative results.
It follows fears a staff member at the aged care facility in Pinjarra Hills may have worked there while infectious.
The woman, who was confirmed as testing positive to the coronavirus on Saturday, is believed to have contracted the infection after dining at a restaurant attended by three women who allegedly sneaked back into the state after partying in Victoria.
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