The impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic on the Queensland and Sunshine Coast community and economy has been immense.
For updates and assistance available go to:
- Daily Health updates and factsheets
- Queensland Health updates and fact sheets
- Queensland Border Restrictions
- Queensland Border Passes
- Australian Federal Government
- International Coronavirus COVID-19 International Statistics
- National Coronavirus Hotline (line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): 1800 020 080
Please remember to stay safe and look after your family. If you display any of the symptoms below to see your doctor immediately and remember to practise good hygiene and wash your hands regularly.
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalisation.
Most common symptoms:
- fever
- dry cough
- tiredness
Less common symptoms:
- aches and pains
- sore throat
- diarrhoea
- conjunctivitis
- headache
- loss of taste or smell
- a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
Serious symptoms:
- difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- chest pain or pressure
- loss of speech or movement
Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.