Latest updates — coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 update
Recent COVID-19 changes in Queensland
Easing of Greater Brisbane restrictions
From 22 January 2021, the Greater Brisbane region is subject to the same COVID-19 restrictions as the rest of Queensland.
Queensland COVID-19 statistics
Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued.
Wastewater surveillance
Queensland Health has partnered with researchers from the University of Queensland and the CSIRO to deliver a wastewater surveillance program for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
COVID-19 hotspots
Areas in Australia that the Queensland Chief Health Officer has declared COVID-19 hotspots for the purpose of current Public Health Directions posted in the Queensland Health website.
Restricted Local Government Areas
These areas are places in Queensland which are potentially at higher risk of COVID-19 transmission. These suburbs are legally listed so that people can be aware if their residence, activities or work are captured by restrictions on visiting aged care facilities.
Contact tracing
Information about the current COVID-19 public contact tracing alerts in Queensland.
News and media
A list of current Department of Health media releases.