COVID-19 update

Queensland COVID-19 statistics

View more statisticsLast updated: Midday 20 April 2021

0New cases (last 24h)

1,518Total cases

2,408,709Total tests

126,011Total vaccine doses

Easing of restrictions for all of Queensland

From 6am AEST Thursday 15 April 2021, restrictions for all of Queensland have eased.

COVID-19 vaccine update

On 9 April 2021 the Australian Government updated its advice on the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Easing of restrictions for Queensland

From 6am AEST Thursday 15 April 2021 restrictions have eased across the state:

Face masks

Face mask wearing is only mandatory in certain settings.
You must wear your mask when at an airport or on a domestic or international flight departing or arriving in Queensland.
While not mandatory, you are strongly encouraged to:
- carry a mask with you at all times when you leave home
- wear a mask when travelling on public transport, in a taxi
- or rideshare or in shopping centres
- wear a mask in any indoor or outdoor space when physical distancing is not possible.

Gatherings

Gatherings at private residences (homes and accommodation) are limited to 100 people in total.
There is no limit to the number of people that can gather in outdoor public spaces.

Protecting our most vulnerable

You can visit aged care facilities, disability accommodation services, hospitals and correctional facilities if you meet the visitor requirements.

Businesses, activities and undertakings

Businesses can operate with one person per 2 square metres (e.g. restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, museums, art galleries, places of worship, convention centres and Parliament House)
Retail food services, entertainment venues and high risk businesses can open for standing when eating and drinking, both inside and outside.
Dancing is allowed, with one dancer per 2 square metres and physical distancing observed both indoors and outdoors.
100 per cent capacity at ticketed and allocated seated venues with patrons encouraged to wear masks on entry and exit (e.g. theatre, live music, cinemas, indoor sports, universities and other higher education institutions).

Remember to always check in when visiting a venue. Find out more about providing, collecting and storing contact information. From 1 May 2021 all hospitality businesses will have to use the Check In Qld App.

Outdoor events

Outdoor dance festivals and music festivals will still need to meet some requirements.
Outdoor events: Anzac Day parades, fun runs and other outdoor only events do no need a COVID Safe Event Checklist or Event Plan
Open air stadiums can operate with 100 per cent ticketed and allocated seated capacity, with a COVID Safe Plan. All patrons are strongly encouraged to wear masks on entry and exit.

Weddings and Funerals

Wedding ceremonies and funerals can have whichever is greater:
- 200 people; or
- one person per 2 square metres; or
- 100 per cent capacity with ticketed and allocated seating.
All guests can dance (indoors and outdoors) subject to the one person per 2 square metre rule.

Find out what you can and can’t do in Queensland including all the Public Health Directions and related Q&As.

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Contact tracing alerts

Contact tracing alerts have been issued for locations visited in greater Brisbane, Gladstone, Gold Coast and Byron Bay.

We will continue to closely monitor the situation. Please check back for any updates.

COVID Safe celebrations and holidays

Anzac Day

Anzac Day commemorations, including marches, parades, dawn services and other commemorative events can take place this year.

Find out more about 2021 Anzac Day commemorations—including where to find commemorations in your area.

COVID-19 Vaccine

On 9 April 2021 the Australian Government updated its advice on the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Queensland commenced Monday 22 February 2021.

The Australian Government is vaccinating residents and workers in aged care and disability accommodation in Queensland.

Updates for anyone travelling to or from Queensland

Check your destination's state government travel restrictions for the latest information:

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.

You are free to enter Queensland from any Australian state or territory for any purpose:

Queensland has no COVID-19 hotspots declared for any other states or territories in Australia.
The Queensland Border Declaration Pass system is not active. You do not need a border pass to enter Queensland from any Australian state or territory.
View the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction for information about entering Queensland from overseas.

While in Queensland

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

Anyone from New Zealand who travels to Australia on a quarantine free flight can come to Queensland without needing to quarantine.

For more information see the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction.

While in Queensland

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 to New Zealand

From 19 April 2021 you can travel from Australia to New Zealand without having to enter managed isolation when you arrive in New Zealand. Pre-COVID entry requirements will apply. See the New Zealand Government's advice for traveling to New Zealand from Australia.

For further information:

Please note that other countries still have travel restrictions in place – visit Smart Traveller before making travel arrangements.

Current hotspots and restrictions

From 12pm (midday) Friday 26 March visitor restrictions are in place for aged care facilities, disability accommodation services, hospitals and correctional facilities.

Queensland has no current declared hotspots in any other Australian state or territory.

See What you can and can't do: Information about current restrictions in Queensland.

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 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

Last updated:: 19 April 2021

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