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Lockdown ends today at noon but Queenslanders required to wear masks across Easter

byJoe Higgins
1 April 2021 - Updated on 6 April 2021
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Masks: Queensland Catholics were masked-up and under tighter COVID-19 restrictions for Easter celebrations for the second year in a row.

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Masked up: Masks are to be worn in most indoor spaces, including parish offices and workspaces, especially when social distancing of 1.5m cannot be maintained.

THE lockdown on Greater Brisbane lifts at noon today, in time for Masses of the Lord’s Supper, but Queenslanders will be required to mask up in public spaces, including churches, over the next 14 days.

In a letter to parishes, Brisbane auxiliary Bishop Ken Howell said the lifting of the lockdown meant Brisbane Catholics could proceed with Easter celebrations with extra precautions. 

“It is an extremely difficult thing for Christians not to be able to celebrate that which is at the heart of our faith, so this news brings great relief,” he said.

Bishop Howell outlined a series of recommendations for Holy Week and Easter liturgies:

  • Presiders should wear masks upon entering and exiting the Church, during Communion and for Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday.  Masks may be removed when the presider is distanced at least 1.5 metres from others.
  • Holy Thursday Washing of the Feet ritual be reconsidered. If a parish chooses to proceed with this ritual please ensure that masks are worn and a strict COVID-safe environment is in place. 
  • The Easter Vigil procession for the lighting of the Easter fire may need to be reconsidered due to the difficulty maintaining social distancing. 
  • Parishioners should stay socially distanced while processing to receive the Eucharist.
  • Masks are to be worn in most indoor spaces, including parish offices and workspaces, especially when social distancing of 1.5m cannot be maintained.

Capacity limits for Places of Worship return to the same levels before the lockdown, which includes funerals and weddings. 

Queensland Health reported only one locally acquired case overnight after a record 34,711 tests conducted yesterday.

Queenslanders are free to travel anywhere across the state over Easter.

All patrons at food or beverage venues must be seated, and no dancing will be allowed.

Gatherings at homes across the state will also be limited to 30.

Aged Care facilities, disability care facilities, hospitals and prisons will not be able to have visitors for the next two weeks.

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“We will continue to monitor the evolving situation closely and will keep you informed,” Bishop Howell said.

“May this be a blessed time for each and every parish and fill God’s holy people with every joy and a stronger sense of Easter hope.”

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