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Current status and contact tracing alerts — coronavirus (COVID-19)

Queensland COVID-19 statistics

Last updated: Midday 28 April 2020

0New cases (last 24h)
1,033Total cases
101,767Total tests
6Total lives lost

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Changes to health and travel advice

Testing criteria has changed to include all Queenslanders with symptoms of fever (or history of fever) OR acute respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath).

All Australians must practice social distancing and stay home except for essential trips and exercise.

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Please note that public contact tracing alerts are removed after 14 days as they are no longer applicable.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 NumberAirlineOriginDestination Date of arrival Close Contact Rows
VA341 Virgin Australia Melbourne Brisbane 20-Apr-20 17,18,19,20,21

Advice for passengers arriving on any flights with a confirmed case of COVID-19

All travellers arriving into Queensland from interstate or overseas are required 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 or interstate in the last 14 days and are feeling unwell, contact 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.

Contact 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

Daily testing numbers are now published on the Queensland COVID-19 statistics page.

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.