Queensland has recorded six more COVID-related deaths and 4,114 new cases but the state is "on track" to lift elective surgery restrictions soon, Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says.
Two of the people that died were in their 60s, one was in their 70s and three were in their 80s.
Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said one of the reported deaths was an aged care resident, which has brought the number of deaths in aged care to 241.
There are 401 people being treated for COVID-19 in hospital, 34 of which are in intensive care.
Of the new cases detected in the latest reporting period, 1,360 were children aged between five and 17.
Queensland's vaccination rate sits at 92.24 per cent first dose and 90.61 per cent double dose.
Ms D'Ath said 42.08 per cent of children aged five to 11 years old have been vaccinated — a rate that needed to increase.
"I remind parents our vaccination clinics are still open, you can walk in, you don't need a booking," Ms D'Ath said.
"You can also walk into community pharmacies, or you can make a booking with GPs."
In the 12- to 15-year-old age group, 76.88 per cent have received their first dose while 70.38 per cent have received two doses.
Authorities discuss future of mask rules
Ms D'Ath said an announcement on the future of mask wearing is expected within days, as well as an update on elective surgery restrictions.
"The Premier made it clear that we would let everyone know by the end of the month and we also said the same about our elective surgery," she said.
Ms D'Ath said southern states lifting restrictions was a move that brought them in line with Queensland.
"Dancing and being able to go to nightclubs and singing, we've had those restrictions lifted for some time."
"I know there's discussions and there's announcements around potential lifting of masks around certain settings interstate, but I believe they're still to be finalised."
There are 1,361 health and ambulance staff in quarantine and isolation, which is down from 1,817 a week ago.
Australia's borders reopen to international visitors
American soccer player Cannon Clough has been in Australia for the last three years playing for the Brisbane Roar as a full back and winger, and today she was finally able to reunite with her parents.
Barry and Brenda Clough have been waiting for Australia to reopen its borders to international tourists so they could visit their daughter in Brisbane.
"I'm, for once in my life, speechless," Ms Clough said.
"It's been a long time coming, but I've been looking forward to this."
Her mother Brenda Clough said she was "just delighted" to see her daughter.
"Over the moon, I cannot even tell you," she said.
"We moved our flight just so we could leave the US on Saturday and be here on the 21st."
