Queensland COVID-19 statistics
View more statisticsLast updated: Cases & tests 22 September 2021. Vaccination data 22 September 2021
1Local cases (last 24h)
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11,913Tests (last 24h)
23,933Vaccine doses (last 24h)
COVID-19 update
Border zone update
From 1:00am AEST 22 September 2021, the Local Government Areas of Byron Shire and Tweed Shire are declared interstate places of concern. Anyone in Queensland who has been in Byron Shire or Tweed Shire in the last 14 days or since 1:00am AEST 18 September 2021 must follow stay at home restrictions.
Also, from 1am AEST Wednesday 22 September 2021 the Byron Shire, and Tweed Shire Local Government Areas are part of the restricted border zone.
Queensland restrictions update
The 11 Local Government Areas in South East Queensland will continue following stage 3 restrictions until 4.00pm AEST 24 September 2021. Read more about these restrictions in South East Queensland.
Contact tracing alerts
Queensland has current contact tracing alerts and related public health advice for people who have been in Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and New Zealand.
Anyone who has been to an interstate exposure venue is required to follow the quarantine requirements of the Interstate Exposure Venues Direction.
Hotspots update
The Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria are declared hotspots.
See more information about Travelling to Queensland.
Easing of restrictions in South East Queensland
From 4pm AEST Friday 27 August, most restrictions for South East Queensland have eased.
Updates for anyone travelling to or from Queensland
Check your destination's state government travel restrictions for the latest information:
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
If you travel by air, you must wear a face mask when at an airport or on a domestic or international flight departing or arriving in Queensland. Read about face mask requirements in Queensland.
Entry into Queensland
You must complete an entry pass to enter Queensland from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand, including returning Queensland residents
Entering Queensland from a hotspot
The Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria are declared hotspots.
Anyone who has been to a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since their identified start date (whichever is shorter) will not be allowed to enter Queensland, unless they are a Queensland resident or have an exemption. Anyone allowed to enter will need to complete 14 days mandatory quarantine. Find out where you will have to quarantine.
New South Wales Border Zone
From 1am AEST Wednesday 22 September 2021 the Byron Shire Council, and Tweed Shire Council Local Government Areas are part of the restricted border zone.
Interstate exposure venues
Anyone who has been to an interstate exposure venue is required to follow the quarantine requirements of the Interstate Exposure Venues Direction.
Entering from overseas
View the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction for information about entering Queensland from overseas.
While in Queensland
- monitor the interstate exposure venues if you have been out of Queensland in the last 14 days.
- you must wear a face mask when at an airport or on a domestic or international flight departing or arriving in Queensland. Read about face mask requirements in Queensland.
- find out what you can and can’t do in Queensland including all the Public Health Directions and related Q&As.
Travelling from New Zealand to Queensland
As of 1am 19 August 2021 New Zealand has been removed as a safe travel zone country.
For more information see the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction.
Travelling to New Zealand
Quarantine-free travel from all Australian states and territories is suspended. See the New Zealand Government's advice for traveling to New Zealand from Australia.
For further information:
- Smart Traveller's New Zealand travel advice
- Australian Government's advice for travelling to New Zealand
- New Zealand Government's advice for traveling to New Zealand from Australia
Please note that other countries still have travel restrictions in place – visit Smart Traveller before making travel arrangements.
Protecting our most vulnerable
Anyone who has been in a hotspot or an interstate exposure venue in the last 14 days cannot enter aged care facilities, disability accommodation services , hospitals, or correctional facilities.
COVID-19 Vaccine
- Eligible people can now register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a Queensland Health vaccination location.
- The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for use during pregnancy.
- The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now the preferred vaccine for use in people under the age of 60.
Read more about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested.
Health advice
To prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Stay home if you are sick
- If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested
- Stay 1.5 metres away from other people—think two big steps
- Wash your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser
- Leave a location if it is crowded.
If you have any concerns about your health, contact your doctor or contact 134 COVID (134 268).