The COVID Care Plan includes important information about you, your health and people in your household. You can share it with:
your health worker or doctor
other health workers such as disability carers
hospital staff
a friend or family member.
Getting COVID-Ready
9 things you can do to get COVID-Ready
Get vaccinated If you are fully vaccinated, you are less likely to go to hospital, get seriously ill, or die from COVID-19.
Get a booster shot A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine offers additional protection. Find more information on where you can get the COVID-19 booster dose and why it is so important.
Talk to your health worker or specialist Make an appointment to see your health worker, doctor or specialist if you have any health concerns or conditions.
Link your proof of vaccination to your Check In Qld app, or print it out You’ll need this at cafes, pubs, sports venues and cinemas.
Mask up Carry a mask with you at all times, even when they aren’t mandatory. Use it when you can’t keep 1.5 metres away from others, or where restrictions apply.
Sign up for health alerts Visit the Queensland Health website and sign up for the newsletter to keep up to date with all COVID-19 information.
Complete a COVID Care Plan Be prepared in case you need to go to hospital.
Prepare a Get COVID-Ready kit In case you need to isolate at home.
Everyone will still be able to access retail services, public transport, and places of worship.
If you have the latest version of the Check In Qld app, you can add your COVID-19 digital certificate so it’s ready to display when you check in at a venue. You can print out a copy and carry it with you.
Masks may be mandatory for some parts of Queensland at some times.
Even if it’s not mandatory, keep wearing a mask if you want to. Wear a mask when you are not able to maintain a 1.5 metre distance between yourself and others.
If you get COVID-19 and need to isolate, it may be too late to get the essentials in order. Be prepared and do what you can now.
Your kit should include:
a thermometer
pain relief
your regular medications
a plan for who can look after your children, pets, or people in your care only if you have to go to hospital
face masks, hand sanitiser and gloves
a plan for how you’ll get food and essentials for two weeks such as frozen meals, long life milk, and supplies and food for your pets. If possible, arrange a friend or family member who doesn’t live with you to shop for you and leave it at your door
phone numbers for people you can call if you need help
stay-at-home activities to keep you entertained
a COVID Care Plan in case you get COVID-19. You can give it to your health worker or doctor if you need to go to hospital.
