Queensland has recorded 1589 new cases of COVID-19 in the last day - another record number for the state.
There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in ICU wards in the state. A total of 35,000 tests were conducted in the latest reporting period.
The results come as it was announced a negative PCR test will no longer be required to enter the state, instead, a rapid antigen test can now be used in substitute.
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement this morning on social media, after days of wrangling between states after New South Wales blamed long delays in testing queues and results on holiday travellers.
Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard said move would essentially rely on an "honesty system".
Travellers will be required to fill out an online declaration that they had performed a rapid antigen test and returned a negative result within 72 hours of travel.
Dr Gerrard said he would refer the specifics to the Queensland Police Commissioner, but making a false declaration is a crime.
Yesterday, it was also announced that interstate travellers will also no longer be required to take a COVID-19 test on day five after their arrival.
https://twitter.com/AnnastaciaMP/status/1475941231398055938?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwQueensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said that data suggested just six per cent of new positive cases were detected via the test, making them "no longer necessary".
She said visitors will still be required to tick yes on the the form that says they will get a test on day five, but that it won't be required from now on.
Health authorities now hope for shorter testing queues in other states today amid fears people are catching the virus while waiting in line.
Queensland recorded 1158 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, with least 257 of those confirmed as the Omicron Variant.
Vaccination rates continue to rise
Queensland's first-dose vaccination rate for residents aged over 16 is now 90.49 per cent, while the full vaccination rate of two or more doses now sits at 86.14 per cent.
Dr Gerrard said the fact there are no COVID-19 cases in ICU wards proves that vaccines are preventing serious illness.
"Clearly indicates the vaccines are working but I would encourage anybody who is eligible to go and get their third dose," Dr Gerrard said.
"Cases are state-wide including rural and regional communities."
