Queensland latest coronavirus data as at 3 May

Queensland has one new confirmed case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

HHS* Active cases Recovered casesDeaths Total confirmed

cases to date

Cairns and Hinterland 4 29 0 33
Central Queensland 0 8 0 8
Central West 0 0 0 0
Darling Downs 0 40 2 42
Gold Coast 11 181 0 192
Mackay 0 15 0 15
Metro North 16295 3 314
Metro South 17236 0 253
North West 0 0 0 0
South West 0 0 0 0
Sunshine Coast 1 91 1 93
Torres and Cape 0 0 0 0
Townsville 2 22 0 24
West Moreton 1 36 0 37
Wide Bay 1 23 0 24
Overseas 0 0 0 0
Total5397661035**

* 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.

Currently, 972 of the 1,035 confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas or had close contact with a confirmed case, such as their partner or flatmate.

A total of 115,598 tests for COVID-19 have been undertaken in Queensland, with 1,990 tests undertaken in the previous 24 hours.

Queensland's testing criteria has 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, nine of the 53 active confirmed cases are in hospital, with four of these in intensive care. The remainder of active cases are currently recovering at home.

A total of 976 Queenslanders (94% of total cases) have now recovered from COVID-19.

Contact tracing continues for recent cases. Queensland Health will notify the community if any 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.

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