Queensland's latest COVID-19 wave has passed, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says

Queensland has passed the peak of the third COVID-19 wave with it expected to end in the coming weeks, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. Ms Palaszczuk made the announcement at the Ekka on Monday with hospitalisation numbers falling steadily since last month. 'We actually peaked around July 25 … that's excellent news,' she said. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said the news came much earlier than national modelling had predicted. 'We believe this fantastic result is because Queenslanders have responded to national advice. Namely to get heir boosters, stay at home when sick, take anti-viral medicines and wear a mask in indoor crowded environments,' he said.