Current status and contact tracing alerts
Status as at 21 March 2020
Queensland has had 221 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 cancel or postpone all unnecessary travel until further notice. For more information, visit the Australian Government website.
There is new advice for public gatherings and visits to vulnerable groups.
For more information, visit the Australian Government website.
Queensland's Chief Health Officer has provided new public health directives in regard to Trading hours, Mass gatherings and Non-essential indoor gatherings.
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. |
| Gold Coast | Rick Shores restaurant | Between 12pm and 1:30pm, Friday 13 March 2020 | Risk of contraction is deemed very low. 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. |
| Flight Number | Airline | Origin | Destination | Date of Departure | Date of Arrival | Close Contact Rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA2 | Virgin | Los Angeles | Sydney | 05-March-2020 | 07-March-2020 | Rows 26-52 (Seats A, B, C, D, F, G) (Seats H, J, K not affected) |
| SQ235 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 06-March-2020 | 07-March-2020 | 51,52,53, 54, 55 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 06-March-2020 | 07-March-2020 | 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 |
| QF56 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 07-March-2020 | 09-March-2020 | 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 |
| VA535 | Virgin | Sydney | Cooloongatta | 08-March-2020 | 08-March-2020 | 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| SQ265 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 08-March-2020 | 08-March-2020 | 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 08-March-2020 | 06-March-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Cl53 | China Airlines | Taipei | Brisbane | 08-March-2020 | 09-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 08-March-2020 | 10-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 08-March-2020 | 10-March-2020 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| QF2512 | Qantas | Brisbane | Mackay | 09-March-2020 | 09-March-2020 | 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 09-March-2020 | 10-March-2020 | 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 |
| EK430 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 09-March-2020 | 09-March-2020 | 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 |
| EK430/QF8430 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 09-March-2020 | 09-March-2020 | 37,38, 39, 40, 41 |
| EY462 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Melbourne | 09-March-2020 | 10-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EY462 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Melbourne | 09-March-2020 | 10-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF589 | Qantas | Brisbane | Perth | 09-March-2020 | 09-March-2020 | |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 11-March-2020 | 12-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 11-March-2020 | 12-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF 52 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 11-March-2020 | 12-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QR908 | Qatar Airways | Doha | Sydney | 11-March-2020 | 12-March-2020 | 10, 11, 12, 13 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 11-March-2020 | 13-March-2020 | 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 |
| JQ12 | Jetstar | Tokyo | Brisbane | 12-March-2020 | 13-March-2020 | 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 |
| QF74 | Qantas | SanFrancisco | Brisbane | 12-March-2020 | 14-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 12-March-2020 | 13-March-2020 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| QF1786 | Qantas | Brisbane | Townsville | 12-March-2020 | 12-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF566 | Qantas | Perth | Sydney | 12-March-2020 | 12-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 12-March-2020 | 14-March-2020 | 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, |
| QF650 | Qantas | Perth | Brisbane | 12-March-2020 | 12-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 12-March-2020 | 13-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 12-March-2020 | 14-March-2020 | 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 |
| EK430/QF8430 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 13-March-2020 | 13-March-2020 | 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 |
| QF619 | Qantas | Brisbane | Melbourne | 13-March-2020 | 13-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF632 | Qantas | Melbourne | Brisbane | 13-March-2020 | 13-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| SQ245 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 13-March-2020 | 14-March-2020 | 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 |
| SQ245 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 13-March-2020 | 14-March-2020 | 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 |
| SQ235 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 14-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | 66,67,68, 69, 70 |
| DL41 | Delta | Los Angeles | Sydney | 14-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| DL41 | Delta | Los Angeles | Sydney | 14-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EY460 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Melbourne | 14-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| DL41 | Delta | Los Angeles | Sydney | 14-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 14-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 |
| PR221 | Philippine Airlines | Manila | Brisbane | 14-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EK434 | Emirates | Madrid | Brisbane | 14-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| MH135 | Malaysia Airlines | Kuala Lumpur | Brisbane | 14-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EY0032 | Etihad | Paris | Abu Dhabi | 14-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| DL2272 | Delta Airlines | Salt Lake City | Los Angeles | 14-March-2020 | 14-March-2020 | 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| DL41 | Delta Airlines | Los Angeles | Sydney | 14-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 |
| QF60 | Qantas | San Francisco | Brisbane | 15-March-2020 | 17-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| B10009 | Royal Brunei Airlines | Brunei | Brisbane | 15-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 |
| VA357 | Virgin | Melbourne | Brisbane | 15-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| BA15 | British AirwaysLondon | Singapore | Sydney | 15-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EY450 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Sydney | 15-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 15-March-2020 | 17-March-2020 | 48, 49, 50, 51 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 15-March-2020 | 15-March-2020 | 34, 35, 36, 37 |
| VA931 | Virgin | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 17-March-2020 | 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 |
| QF520 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF520 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| VA939 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 18-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF98 | Qantas | Hong Kong | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 17-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| SQ319 | Singapore Airlines | London | Singapore | 16-March-2020 | 17-March-2020 | 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 |
| VA931 | Virgin Airlines | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-March-2020 | 16-March-2020 | 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 17-March-2020 | 17-March-2020 | Further information pending |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 18-March-2020 | 19-March-2020 | 46, 47, 48 |
Advice for passengers on flights with a confirmed case of COVID-19
All travellers returning or arriving from overseas must self-isolate for 14 days. This applies to everyone, even if you have no symptoms.
If you develop symptoms
If you develop symptoms, you must call your GP or 13HEALTH on 13 43 25 84.
For severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath at rest or difficulty breathing, dial 000.
For more information refer to https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
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 21 March 2020 | Samples tested |
|---|---|
| Total | 29,867 |
| Tests pending (not included in total above) | 1,442 |
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.