Latest updates — coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 update
Recent COVID-19 changes in Queensland
Queensland restrictions from 17 December 2021
Restrictions will be in place in Queensland for unvaccinated people from 17 December 2021.
COVID-19 hotspots and Border zone areas
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.
Declared Interstate Places of Concern
Declared interstate places of concern are used to identify places within Australia that present an increased COVID-19 risk, that is not as high as hotspots.
Interstate Areas of Concern (Vulnerable Facilities)
These areas are places outside of Queensland which are potentially at higher risk of COVID-19 transmission. People who have been to an Interstate Area of Concern may be restricted when visiting hospitals, aged care facilities and disability accommodation services.
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.
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.
News and media
A list of current Department of Health media releases.