Queensland has three new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
| HHS* | Active cases | Recovered cases | Deaths | Total confirmed cases to date |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns and Hinterland | 5 | 29 | 0 | 34 | |
| Central Queensland | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | |
| Central West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Darling Downs | 1 | 39 | 2 | 42 | |
| Gold Coast | 21 | 171 | 0 | 192 | |
| Mackay | 2 | 13 | 0 | 15 | |
| Metro North | 31 | 280 | 3 | 314 | |
| Metro South | 23 | 228 | 0 | 251 | |
| North West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| South West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunshine Coast | 8 | 83 | 1 | 92 | |
| Torres and Cape | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Townsville | 3 | 21 | 0 | 24 | |
| West Moreton | 2 | 35 | 0 | 37 | |
| Wide Bay | 4 | 20 | 0 | 24 | |
| Overseas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 101 | 926 | 6 | 1033** | |
* 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.
Queensland Health's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said currently, 966 of the 1,033 confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas or had close contact with a confirmed case, such as their partner or flatmate.
"Even though Queensland has recorded very low numbers of cases this week, Queenslanders are reminded to continue staying home as much as possible, and stay in their suburb when undertaking essential activities such as going to the supermarket or exercising," she said.
Dr Young said a total of 99,527 tests for COVID-19 have been undertaken in Queensland, with 1,105 tests undertaken in the previous 24 hours.
Queensland's testing criteria has now been expanded so that anyone in the state who has a fever (or history of fever) or acute respiratory symptoms can get tested.
If you are unwell and you meet the above criteria, you should contact a doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
Before your appointment, please call ahead and tell them about your symptoms so they can prepare for your visit.
Most Queenslanders who have contracted COVID-19 have experienced mild symptoms. Currently, 15 of the 101 active confirmed cases are in hospital, with six of these in intensive care. The remainder of active cases are currently recovering at home.
A total of 926 Queenslanders (almost 90% of total cases) have now recovered from COVID-19.
Contact tracing continues for recent cases. Queensland Health will notify the community if any other public health alerts are required.
We want everyone to continue playing their part to protect themselves and the more vulnerable in our community. Please continue to follow the recommended advice from us and our federal counterparts in regards to social distancing, public gatherings and general wellbeing.
Critically, make sure you are practising good hygiene and staying home, especially if you're sick. Washing your hands properly and often is the gold standard of health advice that can help prevent viruses from entering your body.
The most up-to-date reliable information is available on the Queensland Health website at www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus
The Queensland Health website now includes detailed information by Local Government Area on the number of active and recovered COVID-19 cases, likely source of infection, age and gender breakdowns of confirmed cases and number of self-quarantine notices. You can access this information at www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data
