Queensland COVID-19 statistics
View more statisticsLast updated: Cases & tests 25 January 2022. Vaccination data 25 January 2022
9,546New cases (last 24h)
51Currently in ICU
20,542Tests (last 24h)
89.2%Fully vaccinated
COVID-19 update
Border restriction changes
From 1am AEST Saturday 15 January 2022, all domestic border restrictions have ended. You can travel to Queensland from anywhere in Australia.
From 1am AEST Saturday 22 January, fully vaccinated international arrivals to Queensland are not required to quarantine if they meet certain conditions.23 January 2022: Critically essential workers update
From 24 January 2022, the list of critical industries will be expanded to include beverages, telecommunications, broadcasting and journalism industries. Health will also be clarified to include disability care and aged care.
Testing requirements have changed. A close contact must be tested on their first day of work (before starting work), and on every second day after that, until day 6 of their quarantine period.
8 January 2022: Testing requirements update
- If you get a positive rapid antigen test (RAT):
- Report your positive RAT result to Queensland Health
- Isolate and follow the first steps if you have COVID-19
- You no longer need a PCR test to confirm a positive rapid antigen test (RAT)
- You can use a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for all testing requirements as a close contact whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms. However, you can get a PCR test instead if you cannot get a RAT kit.
Queensland's COVID Vaccine Plan
The Queensland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan To Unite Families - A Plan For Queensland's Borders details changes to domestic and international travel to Queensland when 70%, 80% and then 90% of Queensland's eligible population is fully vaccinated.
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