Current status and contact tracing alerts
Status as at 16 March 2020
Queensland has had 68 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus.
For details of individual confirmed cases please see Department of Health media releases.
From Monday 16 March, there are new self-quarantine requirements for all overseas travellers.
For more information, visit the Australian Government website.
Contact tracing
Public health alerts for contact tracing are in place for the following locations:
| Region | Location | Date and time | Health advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Friday’s Nightclub | Between 6pm Friday 6 March and 11pm Monday 9 March | Anyone who attended this location during this period should monitor their health for 14 days. If you become unwell, see a doctor immediately. |
Symptoms and testing
If you have been overseas in the last 14 days and are feeling unwell, see a doctor immediately. Before your appointment, call ahead and advise of your symptoms and recent travel so they can prepare for your visit.
Common symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus include:
- fever
- a cough
- sore throat
- fatigue
- shortness of breath.
See a doctor immediately if you have these symptoms and have travelled overseas in the past 14 days or have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus. Before your appointment, call ahead and advise of your symptoms and recent travel so necessary precautions can be taken.
For information on COVID-19 coronavirus, contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.
Travel advice
The Australian government has implemented border control measures and travel advice to help contain the spread of the virus. These measures are regularly updated so we recommend checking the latest statements on the COVID-19 coronavirus situation.