Queensland COVID-19 statistics
View more statisticsLast updated: Cases & tests 21 October 2021. Vaccination data 21 October 2021
1Local cases (last 24h)
4Other cases (last 24h)
7,616Tests (last 24h)
16,407Vaccine doses (last 24h)
COVID-19 update
Queensland's COVID Vaccine Plan
The Queensland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan To Unite Families - A Plan For Queensland's Borders was released on Monday 18 October 2021.
The plan details changes to domestic and international travel to Queensland when 70%, 80% and then 90% of Queensland's eligible population is fully vaccinated.
Border zone update
From 1am AEST Wednesday 13 October, the Bourke Shire, Broken Hill, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Unincorporated Far West local government areas (LGAs) are part of the non-restricted border zone. There are no Local Government Areas in the restricted border zone.
Hotspots update
From 1am AEST Tuesday 19 October 2021, Tasmania will no longer have any declared COVID-19 hotspots.
The Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria continue to be declared hotspots.
See more information about Travelling to Queensland.
New Zealand update
From 20 October 2021, the South Island of New Zealand is a Queensland safe travel zone country.
However, travel remains restricted from:
- the North Island
- any locations identified by the New Zealand Ministry of Health website as areas of interest.
For more information see the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction.
Queensland restrictions update
From Friday 8 October 2021, restrictions have eased to Stage 3 for Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Palm Island and Townsville (including Magnetic Island).
South East Queensland
See current restrictions for impacted areas in South East Queensland.
Rest of Queensland
See current restrictions for the rest of Queensland (including Townsville and Palm Island):
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, Tasmania, 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.
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
From 1am AEST Tuesday 19 October 2021, Tasmania will no longer have any declared COVID-19 hotspots.
The Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria continue to be 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 13 October, the Bourke Shire, Broken Hill, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Unincorporated Far West local government areas (LGAs) are part of the non-restricted border zone. There are no Local Government Areas in 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
From 20 October 2021, the South Island of New Zealand is a Queensland safe travel zone country.
However, travel remains restricted from:
- the North Island
- any locations identified by the New Zealand Ministry of Health website as areas of interest.
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.
Home quarantine trial for Queensland residents returning from a COVID-19 hotspot
From 11 October 2021, 1,000 returning Queenslanders will be given the opportunity to return to the state and trial a new home quarantine model.
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.
Subscribe to Public Health Direction updates
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Sign up to the Queensland Health newsletter and stay informed about the latest public health directions regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
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).