Doctors are reminding Queenslanders to take health recommendations more seriously as the borders come down.

The first reunions are underway as travellers arrive in the state from hotspots.

It comes with warnings COVID-19 will soon be more prevalent in the community.

Australian Medical Association Queensland Chair Maria Boulton told Spencer Howson you should always have a mask at hand.

“If you go out and you can’t socially distance, please put a mask on and please make sure the kids do the same and they wash their hands when they get home.

“You don’t know who’s going to come in through the door.”

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