Items touched by thousands of Queenslanders each day have the same levels of bacteria as a public bathroom, raising concerns the state has become complacent in the battle against COVID-19. A Sunday-Mail investigation has found self-serve check-outs, trolleys, tables and escalators remain covered in high levels of bacteria despite the pandemic forcing Queenslanders to seriously consider their own personal hygiene. Worryingly, a widespread move to use self-serve check-outs to limit contact with supermarket workers may be doing more damage than good. Of the ten locations tested by The Sunday-Mail, a self-serve checkout at a major supermarket recorded the highest level of bacteria.