Department of Health media releases

31 December 2020
Queensland COVID-19 update

Queensland has recorded two new cases of COVID-19, both detected while in quarantine.

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31 December 2020
Detection of new variant highlights value of quarantine

Tests have confirmed a traveller who tested positive for COVID-19 in hotel quarantine in Queensland is infected with a new variant of the virus.

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28 December 2020
Queensland COVID-19 update

Queensland has recorded five new cases of COVID-19. All cases are overseas acquired and detected while in hotel quarantine.

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24 December 2020
Wynnum, Bargara, Bundaberg: Wastewater returns positive detection

Routine wastewater testing has returned a positive result for viral fragments of COVID-19 in sewage at treatment plants at three locations across the state.

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24 December 2020
Where to access support this festive season

While many of us look forward to the festive season, this time of year may be a source of stress, anxiety, sadness or loneliness for some people.

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23 December 2020
Stay hydrated and sun safe during the summer months

Queensland has seen 170 heat related illness emergency department presentations in November, up nearly 55 per cent from the previous month.

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23 December 2020
Heart disease remains leading cause of death for Queenslanders

In Queensland Health's My Amazing Body podcast, Dr Greg Starmer, Cardiology Director at Cairns Hospital, says coronary artery disease is the most common cause of death in the western world - and this is true for Queensland.

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19 December 2020
Public Health Alert: The Glen Hotel - renewed call for patrons

Queensland Health is urging anyone who was at The Glen Hotel, Eight Mile Plains on Wednesday 16 December between 11:00am and 2:30pm who has not yet been contacted by public health officials to contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) immediately.

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18 December 2020
Public Health Alert: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast

Following further contact tracing work today, Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where a confirmed COVID-19 case has visited.

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18 December 2020
Queensland COVID-19 update

Queensland is recording three new cases of COVID-19 this morning, with one associated with the Sydney Northern Beaches outbreak.

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17 December 2020
Queensland COVID-19 update (1)

We are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 cases in New South Wales (NSW).

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17 December 2020
Queensland COVID-19 update (2)

The COVID-19 cluster in the Northern Beaches of New South Wales (NSW) has now increased to 17 positive cases. As a result, Queensland has changed it's restrictions.

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12 December 2020
Bring quarantine free flights to Queensland

Queensland Health is working with the New Zealand Government to kick start the arrival of quarantine-free flights into the state, following the border opening commencing today.

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27 November 2020
Stay hydrated and sun safe as the weather heats up

While getting active at the beach, rainforest or in the bush are great ways to enjoy the great outdoors this summer, Queenslanders must remember the importance of proper hydration and sun safety as hot weather hits.

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4 November 2020
Queensland COVID-19 update

Queensland has recorded two new cases of COVID-19, both testing positive while in hotel quarantine.

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3 November 2020
Don't let COVID-19 stop you seeing well into the future

When Rachel Walsh booked herself in for an eye check after not having done one for over 20 years, she got an unpleasant surprise.

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28 October 2020
Ipswich: Wastewater returns positive detection

Routine wastewater testing has returned a positive result for viral fragments of COVID-19 in sewage at the treatment plant at Carole Park in Ipswich.

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15 October 2020
Public Health Alert: Brisbane, Cairns, Palm Cove and Townsville

Following further contact tracing work overnight, Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where a confirmed COVID-19 case has visited.

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14 October 2020
Public Health Alert: Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane

A Queenslander has tested positive to COVID-19 while in Melbourne, Victoria. Further investigations are underway to confirm the infection and investigate potential sources. The woman, in her 30s, had been in Victoria for three days prior to the positive result.

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6 October 2020
Investigation into North Rockhampton Nursing Centre

Today Queensland Health is releasing findings of the investigation into the North Rockhampton Nursing Centre where a nurse tested positive to COVID-19 in May this year.

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