Current status and contact tracing alerts — coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Status as at 16 April 2020
Queensland has five new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) raising the state total to 1001.
The total cases from 15 April 2020 were revised down from 999 to 996.
| HHS* | Active cases | Recovered cases | Deaths | Total confirmed cases to date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns and Hinterland | 8 | 24 | 0 | 32 |
| Central Queensland | 8 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Central West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darling Downs | 15 | 25 | 2 | 42 |
| Gold Coast | 112 | 73 | 0 | 185 |
| Mackay | 10 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| Metro North | 231 | 75 | 2 | 308 |
| Metro South | 102 | 135 | 0 | 237 |
| North West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine Coast | 21 | 67 | 1 | 89 |
| Torres and Cape | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Townsville | 12 | 11 | 0 | 23 |
| West Moreton | 20 | 17 | 0 | 37 |
| Wide Bay | 15 | 9 | 0 | 24 |
| Overseas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 554 | 442 | 5 | 1001** |
* HHS level case data may include a patient’s residential address, Public Health Unit managing or location where test was ordered.
** Changes may occur in the number of notifications reported from day to day. This is due to ongoing maintenance and update of notification details as new information becomes available, or where discrepancies are detected through data quality assurance activities.
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
All Australians must practice social distancing and stay home except for essential trips and exercise. Queenslanders are urged to stay home this long weekend.
Queensland introduced further border restrictions from midnight Friday 10 April.
There are new self-quarantine requirements for all overseas and interstate travellers, and people arriving from an identified COVID-19 hotspot.
There is new advice for public gatherings and visits to vulnerable groups.
Queensland's Chief Health Officer has provided new public health directions.
Contact tracing
Please note that public contact tracing alerts are removed after 14 days as they are no longer applicable.
| Flight Number | Airline | Origin | Destination | Date of arrival | Close Contact Rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF520 | Qantas | Sydney | Brisbane | 13-Apr-20 | 24,25,26,27,28 |
Advice for passengers arriving on any flights with a confirmed case of COVID-19
All travellers arriving into Queensland from interstate or overseas are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days (unless you are an exempt person). 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 during your quarantine period, you must call your GP or 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). For severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath at rest or difficulty breathing, dial 000.
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
Total samples tested: 77,727
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.