The State Government has confirmed masks will no longer be required on public transport and in rideshare vehicles across Queensland from tonight.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath announced the further easing of Covid restrictions at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
It comes after New South Wales and South Australia both scrapped the rule yesterday.
“Queensland will be doing this as well, from midnight tonight,” Ms D’Ath said.
“That means the staff and patrons on public transport will no longer be required under a public health directive to be wearing masks.”
The Health Minister did however stress that those who still wish to don a mask can do so.
“I ask everyone to respect people’s individual rights to feel safe and to wear masks where they feel it appropriate”.
The move is believed to have been made on the back of health advice and is another step forward in the state’s management of the pandemic.
Face masks are still mandatory in high-risk settings like hospitals and aged care facilities.
