Current status and contact tracing alerts — novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Status as at 26 March 2020
Queensland has had 493 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus.
| Hospital and Health Service (HHS)* | Total confirmed cases to date |
|---|---|
| Cairns and Hinterland | 12 |
| Central Queensland | 5 |
| Central West | 0 |
| Darling Downs | 17 |
| Gold Coast | 91 |
| Mackay | 5 |
| Metro North | 144 |
| Metro South | 123 |
| North West | 0 |
| South West | 0 |
| Sunshine Coast | 56 |
| Torres and Cape | 0 |
| Townsville | 11 |
| West Moreton | 17 |
| Wide Bay | 12 |
| Overseas | 0 |
| Total | 493 |
* HHS level case data may include a patient’s residential address, Public Health Unit managing or location where test was ordered.
Contact tracing is underway for the 50 new cases. Queensland Health will notify the community if any other public health alerts are required.
The majority of cases are from patients who have travelled overseas, or have had direct contact with a confirmed case who had travelled overseas.
View maps of Hospital and Health Service (HHS) boundaries.
Changes to health and travel advice
Queensland introduced border restrictions from midnight Wednesday 25 March.
Further restrictions have been introduced for Non-essential businesses.
As part of our response to increase capacity and manage the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals are postponing elements of routine procedures and outpatient appointments.
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.
Queensland's Chief Health Officer has provided new public health directives in regard to Border restrictions, Non-essential business closures , Trading hours , Mass gatherings, Local Government election and State by-elections, Aged care and Corrective services
Contact tracing
Public health alerts for contact tracing are in place for the following locations:
| Region | Location | Date and time | Health advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Sunshine Coast | Sails Restaurant, Noosa | 4pm–11.15pm Wednesday 18 March and 3pm–10pm Thursday 19 March | 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. |
| Noosaville | Land & Sea Brewery: The Noosa Beer Company | Friday 13 March, 1:00pm-3:00pm | 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. |
| Sunshine Beach | Sum Yung Guys Restaurant | Friday 13 March, 6:45pm-8:45pm | 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. |
| Sunshine Beach | The Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club |
Saturday 14 March, 3:45pm-11:30pm Sunday 15 March, 12:30pm-2:00pm | 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. |
Please note that public contact tracing alerts will be removed after 14 days as they are no longer applicable.
| Flight Number | Airline | Origin | Destination | Date of arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ408 | Jetstar | Sydney | Gold Coast | 23-Mar-20 |
| AC035 | Air Canada | Vancouver | Brisbane | 22-Mar-20 |
| CI53 | China Airlines | Taipei | Brisbane | 22-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 22-Mar-20 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 21-Mar-20 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 21-Mar-20 |
| VA08 | Virgin Australia | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 21-Mar-20 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 20-Mar-20 |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 20-Mar-20 |
| SQ255 | Singapore airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 20-Mar-20 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| JQ420 | Jetstar | Sydney | Coolangatta | 19-Mar-20 |
| JQ58 | Jetstar | Denpasar Bali | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| JQ814 | Jetstar | Sydney | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| QF512 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| QF550 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| VA08 | Virgin Australia | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| VA7123 | Virgin Australia | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| VA8 | Virgin Australia | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| VA935 | Virgin Airlines | Sydney | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| VA951 | Virgin Airlines | Sydney | Brisbane | 19-Mar-20 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Cairo | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| JQ403 | Jetstar | Gold Coast | Sydney | 18-Mar-20 |
| JQ424 | Jetstar | Sydney | Gold Coast | 18-Mar-20 |
| JQ812 | Jetstar | Sydney | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF0052 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF1436 | Qantas | Sydney | Toowoomba | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF2378 | Qantas | Brisbane | Hervey Bay | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF520 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF524 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF56 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| QF922 | Qantas | Sydney | Cairns | 18-Mar-20 |
| SQ245 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| VA931 | Virgin Airlines | Sydney | Brisbane | 18-Mar-20 |
| AC53 | Air Canada | Vancouver | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| BI9 | Royal Brunei Airlines | Brunei | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| EK430 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| LX9018/ SQ235 | Swiss Air/Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| QF594 | Qantas | Perth | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| QF60 | Qantas | San Francisco | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| QF610 | Qantas | Melbourne | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| QF98 | Qantas | Hong Kong | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| VA471 | Virgin Airlines | Perth | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| VA8 | Virgin Australia | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 17-Mar-20 |
| B10009 | Royal Brunei Airlines | Brunei | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| BA15 | British Airways | Singapore | Sydney | 16-Mar-20 |
| D7200 | Air Asia | Kuala Lumpur | Gold Coast | 16-Mar-20 |
| EK052 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Madrid | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| FQ235 | Singapore Airlines | London | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| HA443 | Hawaii Airlines | Hawaii | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| MZ135 | Air New Zealand | Auckland | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| QF520 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| QF62 | Qantas | Tokyo | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| SQ235 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| VA931 | Virgin Airlines | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| VA939 | Virgin Airlines | Sydney | Brisbane | 16-Mar-20 |
| CX157 | Finnair | Hong Kong | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| MH135 | Malaysia Airlines | Kuala Lumpur | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| PR221 | Philippine Airlines | Manila | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| QF 98 | Qantas | Hong Kong | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| QF2422 | Qantas | Newcastle | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| QF866 | Qantas | Sydney | Hamilton Island | 15-Mar-20 |
| SQ235 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| VA0997 | Virgin Airlines | Sydney | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| VA1497 | Virgin Airlines | Brisbane | Hamilton Island | 15-Mar-20 |
| VA357 | Virgin Airlines | Melbourne | Brisbane | 15-Mar-20 |
| HA443 | Hawaiian Airlines | Honalulu | Brisbane | 14-Mar-20 |
| QF126 | Qantas | Auckland | Brisbane | 14-Mar-20 |
| QF16 | Qantas | Los Angeles | Brisbane | 14-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 14-Mar-20 |
| QF74 | Qantas | San Francisco | Brisbane | 14-Mar-20 |
| SQ245 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 14-Mar-20 |
| EK430/ QF8430 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 13-Mar-20 |
| EK434 | Emirates | Dubai | Brisbane | 13-Mar-20 |
| JQ12 | Jetstar | Tokyo | Brisbane | 13-Mar-20 |
| QF52 | Qantas | Singapore | Brisbane | 13-Mar-20 |
| QF619 | Qantas | Brisbane | Melbourne | 13-Mar-20 |
| QF632 | Qantas | Melbourne | Brisbane | 13-Mar-20 |
| QF971 | Qantas | Townsville | Brisbane | 13-Mar-20 |
| VA799 | Virgin Airlines | Brisbane | Cairns | 13-Mar-20 |
| EY484 | Etihad | Abu Dhabi | Brisbane | 12-Mar-20 |
| QF 52 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | Brisbane | 12-Mar-20 |
| QF1786 | Qantas | Brisbane | Townsville | 12-Mar-20 |
| QF556 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 12-Mar-20 |
| QF650 | Qantas | Perth | Brisbane | 12-Mar-20 |
Advice for passengers on domestic flights with a confirmed case of COVID-19 arriving after midnight Wednesday 25 March 2020
All travellers arriving from interstate from midnight Wednesday 25 March 2020 are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days. This applies to all travellers, even if you have no symptoms. Please follow the advice provided to you at the airport.
Advice for passengers on international flights with a confirmed case of COVID-19 arriving after midnight Monday 16 March 2020
All travellers arriving from overseas from midnight Monday, 16 March 2020, are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days. This applies to all travellers, even if you have no symptoms. Please follow the advice provided to you at the airport.
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 27 March 2020 | Samples tested |
|---|---|
| Total | 42,965 |
| Tests pending (not included in total above) | 1,847 |
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.
Queensland introduced border restrictions from midnight Wednesday 25 March.