Six new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Queensland in the past 24 hours as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces the return of stage two restrictions.
The restrictions apply to Moreton Bay, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Logan, Townsville and Palm Island and will be in place for the next two weeks.
They take effect at 4pm today and mean public and private gatherings are limited to 30 people, while aged care, prisons, hospitals and disability service providers are closed to visitors.
There are also restrictions for cafes, and capacity at large venues such as theatres, cinemas and sporting venues will be reduced to 75 percent, with patrons wearing masks at all times.
Businesses and venues such as gyms, beauty salons, retail outlets and restaurants will be restricted to per 4sqm or 75 percent capacity for ticketed venues
Up to 100 people can attend weddings, but only 20 can dance and up to 100 people will be allowed at funerals.
Masks indoors will be reintroduced at workplaces, all staff at schools will have to wear a mask and everyone at high schools will also have to don a mask.
Health Minister Jeannette Young says four of the new cases are linked to the aviation cluster and it is believed they attended a meeting on September 20, meaning they were infectious in the community from September 21.
Dr Young says those diagnosed live in North Lakes, Eatons Hill, Hamilton, Townsville and Biggera Waters.
"Its very important that if people have been in those LGAs (impacted by new restrictions) to please check for all those exposure venues," she says.
"Although we have not seen any community cases expand from any of those known clusters, there are so many of them, which is a concern."
Health Minister and Redcliffe MP Yvette D'Ath says testing and vaccinations are key to getting on top of the spread of the virus.
She says people in the impacted local government areas will not need a doctor's referral for a test and no appointments will be needed at the state's vaccination centres.
"You can also book in with GPs or walk into community pharmacies," Mrs D'Ath says.
She urges people to have a COVID-19 test no matter how mild their symptoms.
"Yesterday we saw Victoria and NSW have a combined total of 22 people die in 24 hours.
"That's someone dying almost every single hour from two states."
Exposure sites
Updated September 29, 9.40pm
Exposure date | Place | Suburb | Exposure times | Category |
---|---|---|---|---|
Friday 17 September 2021 | Flight Qantas QF516 Flight: Sydney to Brisbane | Flight: Sydney to Brisbane | 10.06am - 11.12am | Close contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 11.25am - 12.57pm | Low risk contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | Flight Jetstar JQ484 Flight: Newcastle to Brisbane | Flight: Newcastle to Brisbane | 3.54pm - 4.45pm | Close contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 4.57pm - 9.30pm | Low risk contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | Toilet next to Gate 25, opposite BNE News Shop, Level 2 Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 5pm - 5.10pm | Casual contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | South Food court, Level 2 (Virgin end of terminal) Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 5.10pm - 6.10pm | Casual contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | BNE News Shop, Level 2, between gate 25 and 36 (next to Krispy Kreme) Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 6.45pm - 6.55pm | Close contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | Toilet adjacent to Gate 25 seating area Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 7.30pm - 9.05pm | Casual contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | Gate 25 Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 7.30pm - 9.05pm | Close contact |
Friday 17 September 2021 | BNE News Shop, Level 2, between gate 25 and 36 (next to Krispy Kreme) Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, Airport Drive | Brisbane Airport | 8.55pm - 9pm | Close contact |
Sunday 19 September 2021 | Royal Albert Hotel 167 Albert St | Brisbane City | 12am - 11.59pm | Low risk contact |
Sunday 19 September 2021 | Jackpot Dinning 55 Elizabeth St | Brisbane City | 8pm - 8.30pm | Casual contact |
Monday 20 September 2021 | Royal Albert Hotel 167 Albert St | Brisbane City | 12am - 11.59pm | Low risk contact |
Monday 20 September 2021 | Cafe Mondial 167 Albert St | Brisbane City | 11.20am - 11.25am | Casual contact |
Monday 20 September 2021 | Coles Brisbane Myer Express Level E Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 | Brisbane | 11.40am - 12.05pm | Casual contact |
Monday 20 September 2021 | Cafe Mondial 167 Albert St | Brisbane City | 4.20pm - 4.25pm | Casual contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Royal Albert Hotel 167 Albert St | Brisbane City | 12am - 10.30am | Low risk contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Pineapple Express Cafe Hamilton Shop 2/39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 8am - 9am | Casual contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Ed on Edward Cafe 348 Edward St | Brisbane City | 10.45am - 11am | Casual contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Hill Station Restaurant and Café (Indoor only) 1/119 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill | Spring Hill | 11.20am - 12.45pm | Close contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Metropolitan Spring Hill 106 Leichhardt St | Spring Hill | 12.17pm - 11.59pm | Low risk contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza Spring Hill, 1c/74 Little Edward St | Spring Hill | 5.35pm - 5.50pm | Casual contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Portside Wharf 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 6pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | IGA 4/70 Little Edward St | Spring Hill | 6pm - 6.20pm | Casual contact |
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Metropolitan Spring Hill 106 Leichhardt St | Spring Hill | 12am - 11.59pm | Low risk contact |
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Pineapple Express Cafe Hamilton Shop 2/39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 8am - 10am | Casual contact |
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Hill Station Restaurant and Café (Outdoor) 1/119 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill | Spring Hill | 10.45am - 11.30am | Casual contact |
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Portside Wharf 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 6.30pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza Spring Hill, 1c/74 Little Edward St | Spring Hill | 11.25pm - 11.45pm | Casual contact |
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Metropolitan Spring Hill 106 Leichhardt St | Spring Hill | 12am - 11.59pm | Low risk contact |
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten Eatons Hill 6-12 Bunya Park Dr | Eatons Hill | 7.25am - 8am | Casual contact |
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Pineapple Express Cafe Hamilton Shop 2/39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 8am - 10am | Casual contact |
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Brands Pharmacy 2 Spring Hill Central, 448 Boundary St | Spring Hill | 1.35pm - 1.50pm | Close contact |
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Portside Wharf 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 6pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Metropolitan Spring Hill 106 Leichhardt St | Spring Hill | 12am - 10.10am | Low risk contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | McDonalds Albany Creek Drive Thru 768 Albany Creek Rd | Albany Creek | 5.05am - 5.10am | Low risk contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Pineapple Express Cafe Hamilton Shop 2/39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 8am - 10am | Casual contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Hill Station Restaurant and Café (Outdoor) 1/119 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill | Spring Hill | 9.55am - 11.25am | Casual contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Seats 'R' Us 1/1620 Ipswich Rd | Rocklea | 11.15am - 11.45am | Close contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Adalong Student Guesthouse 81 Stephens Road | South Brisbane | 12.45pm - 11.59pm | Close contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Woolworths, Southpoint Metro 217 Grey Street | South Brisbane | 2.30pm - 3.45pm | Casual contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Freedom Furniture Aspley 815 Zillmere Rd | Aspley | 4.40pm - 5pm | Casual contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | Portside Wharf 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 7.30pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Friday 24 September 2021 | H Cafe & Bar Portside Shop 2/35A Hercules St | Hamilton | 7.30pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Adalong Student Guesthouse 81 Stephens Road | South Brisbane | 12am - 11.59pm | Close contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Pineapple Express Cafe Hamilton Shop 2/39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 8am - 10am | Casual contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Woolworths Eatons Hill 640 S Pine Rd | Eatons Hill | 9.27am - 10.30am | Casual contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Gusto da Gianni 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 12.10pm - 1.40pm | Casual contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Woolworths, Southpoint Metro 217 Grey Street | South Brisbane | 1.20pm - 2pm | Casual contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Coles Q Super Centre, Markeri Street | Mermaid Waters | 2.35pm - 3.10pm | Low risk contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Liquorland Q Super Centre, Markeri Street | Mermaid Waters | 2.50pm - 3.10pm | Casual contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Portside Wharf 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 6pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Saturday 25 September 2021 | BP Merrimac Ghilgai Road and Gooding Drive | Merrimac | 8.10pm - 8.30pm | Low risk contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Adalong Student Guesthouse 81 Stephens Road | South Brisbane | 12am - 11.59pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Pineapple Express Cafe Hamilton Shop 2/39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 8am - 10am | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Bunnings 1881 Creek Rd | Cannon Hill | 9.40am - 10.15am | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Woolworths Cannon Central Shopping Centre, 1145 Wynnum Rd | Cannon Hill | 10.10am - 10.35am | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Cannon Central Shopping Centre 1145 Wynnum Rd | Cannon Hill | 10.10am - 10.35am | Low risk contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Cotton On Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 11.55am - 12.15pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Westfield Carindale, levels 1 & 2 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 11.55am - 1.30pm | Low risk contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Tree of Life Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12pm - 12.20pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | K-Mart Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12pm - 12.25pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | City Chic Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12.05pm - 12.25pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Platypus Shoes Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12.10pm - 12.35pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Typo Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12.20pm - 12.40pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Jay Jays Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12.25pm - 12.55pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Diggers and Sports Club 1/9 Beach Road | Surfers Paradise | 12.30pm - 1.45pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Big W Westfield Shopping Centre, (Ground Level) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12.35pm - 1pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Woolworths Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 12.45pm - 1.15pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | BWS Westfield Shopping Centre, (Level 1) 1151 Creek Rd | Carindale | 1.05pm - 1.20pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | BWS 724 Old Cleveland Rd | Camp Hill | 1.20pm - 1.45pm | Close contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Subway 9 Beach Road | Surfers Paradise | 1.30pm - 1.55pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Broughy’s Seafood 52 Price Street | Nerang | 2.10pm - 2.40pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Shell Service Station / Coles Express 6 – 8 Ferry Street | Nerang | 2.15pm - 2.40pm | Low risk contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Portside Wharf 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 6pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | Mater Public Hospital Brisbane, Emergency Department including outside Ambulance bay area Corner Stanley Street and Raymond Terrace | South Brisbane | 7.30pm - 10.50pm | Casual contact |
Sunday 26 September 2021 | McDonald’s Southbank Southpoint, 271 Grey Street | South Brisbane | 11.15pm - 11.50pm | Close contact |
Monday 27 September 2021 | Adalong Student Guesthouse 81 Stephens Road | South Brisbane | 12am - 11.59pm | Close contact |
Monday 27 September 2021 | Pineapple Express Cafe Hamilton Shop 2/39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 8am - 10am | Casual contact |
Monday 27 September 2021 | Flight Virgin VA333 Flight: Melbourne to Brisbane | Flight: Melbourne to Brisbane | 2.59pm - 4.55pm | Close contact |
Monday 27 September 2021 | Woolworths Cannon Central Shopping Centre, 1145 Wynnum Rd | Cannon Hill | 4.05pm - 4.30pm | Casual contact |
Monday 27 September 2021 | Cannon Central Shopping Centre 1145 Wynnum Rd | Cannon Hill | 4.05pm - 4.30pm | Low risk contact |
Monday 27 September 2021 | Portside Wharf 39 Hercules St | Hamilton | 6pm - 9pm | Casual contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Cannon Hill K-Mart Plaza 1909 Creek Rd | Cannon Hill | 8.10am - 8.45am | Low risk contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Freechoice Tobacconist Cannon Hill K-Mart Plaza, 1909 Creek Rd | Cannon Hill | 8.30am - 8.45am | Close contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Wintergarden car park 162 Elizabeth St | BRISBANE CITY | 10.15am - 10.20am | Low risk contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Rockinghorse Records 245 Albert St | BRISBANE CITY | 10.20am - 10.25am | Casual contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | EB Games 245 Albert St | BRISBANE CITY | 10.25am - 10.40am | Close contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | JB Hi-Fi Queen Adelaide, Building, 88-112 Queen St | BRISBANE CITY | 10.40am - 10.45am | Low risk contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Ezymart 117 Albert Street | BRISBANE CITY | 10.55am - 11am | Low risk contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Comics Etc. 81 Elizabeth St | BRISBANE CITY | 11.20am - 11.50am | Close contact |
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Wintergarden car park 162 Elizabeth St | BRISBANE CITY | 11.50am - 11.55am | Low risk contact |
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