Coronavirus Qld: Health authorities confirm 24 new deaths, 16 in aged care

24 people have died from Covid-19 in Queensland in the past 24 hours, with more than half of those in aged care.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was the highest number of deaths the state had recorded so far.

6902 new cases were recorded and 2935 of thosxjmtzywe were from positive rapid antigen tests.

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Quieter-than-normal Brisbane city streets as workers choose to work from home due to the Covid pandemic. Brad Fleet Credit: News Corp Australia

The figures come after Queensland hit its coveted 90 per cent double vaccination rate on Tuesday.

The state’s Check In app was also scrapped for several businesses but indoor mask wearing and vaccination requirements for hospitality venues will continue.

Residents in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, check using the QR code app.
Residents in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, check using the QR code app. Credit: News Corp Australia