Current status and contact tracing alerts
Status as at 17 March 2020
Queensland has had 78 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus.
For details of individual confirmed cases please see Department of Health media releases.
Changes to health advice
There are new self-quarantine requirements for all overseas travellers.
Australians should not travel overseas at this time. For more information, visit the Smart Traveller website.
There is new advice for public gatherings and visits to vulnerable groups.
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, contact a doctor immediately. Call ahead and advise of your symptoms and exposure so they can prepare for your visit. |
Flights
Public health alerts for contact tracing are in place for the following flights.
Airline | Flight number | Departure point | Arrival point | Date arrived |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Emirates | EK430 | Dubai | Brisbane | 9 March |
Qantas | QF16 | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 14 March |
Jetstar | JQ12 | Japan | Brisbane | 12 March |
The people sitting two rows in front and behind the infected passenger will be contacted. Anyone else on these flights should monitor their health for 14 days. If you become unwell with fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath, contact your doctor immediately. Call ahead and advise of your symptoms and recent travel so they can prepare for your visit.
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.
Testing update
| As at 18 March 2020 | Patients tested |
|---|---|
| Total | 22,524 |
| Tests pending (not included in total above) | 2,102 |
Read more about testing including current testing criteria.
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.