Zero new cases over night! Keep up the great work queensland!
Sunday, 13 September – coronavirus cases in Queensland:
• 0 new confirmed cases
• 30 active cases
• 1,149 total confirmed cases
• 1,022,898 tests conducted
Sadly, six Queenslanders with COVID-19 have died. 1,107 patients have recovered.
Keep up social distancing and good hand hygiene. If you are unwell, stay home and immediately call your GP or 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) to arrange a test.
Queensland borders are closed to Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Coronavirus case in Ipswich shuts St Edmund's College as eight new cases are recorded in Queensland
Source: ABC
By state political reporter Allyson Horn
Queensland has recorded eight new cases of coronavirus suspected to be linked to existing clusters.
Key points:
Five cases relate to the Wacol cluster, three to the Ipswich hospital
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the higher number of cases was concerning
Queensland now has 29 active COVID-19 cases
Five of the cases are from the same family, in the same household, and relate to the cluster at the Queensland Correctional Services training academy at Wacol in Brisbane's west.
Queensland COVID-19 snapshot:
Confirmed cases so far: 1,142
Deaths: 6
Tests conducted: 971,209
Active cases: 29
A further three of those cases are linked to a cluster at the Ipswich Hospital, including two healthcare workers already in quarantine and one of their children.
The ABC understands the child is a year 11 student at St Edmund's College.
The Catholic boys' school in Ipswich has closed for cleaning and contact tracing, and all parents have been contacted.
The Principal of St Edmunds College in Ipswich, Ray Celegato, said the school was likely to be closed until next week.
"We were advised yesterday that he was positive and so Queensland Health then asked us to shut down for 48 hours," Mr Celegato said.
"One of the things that we have been certainly aware of is the need for deep cleaning, and so we will be likely to be closed until next week to ensure that the school is thoroughly deep cleaned."
He said the year 11 student had only been at the campus for exams.
"Those students who are likely to have been exposed will be contacted and be given the opportunity for testing." Mr Celegato said.
Image source: ABC
"[Queensland Health is] comfortable with the fact that the risk of exposure was low.
"We are concerned about our young man but we certainly know that he's being looked after and we wish him and his family all the best over the next few weeks."
He confirmed other schools in the area taught siblings of St Edmund's College students and they had been informed of the case.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the high number of cases was concerning, but urged Queenslanders not be alarmed.
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"From the outset I want to assure Queenslanders that although that number is our highest daily tally for some time, each of those people diagnosed is related to existing cases," she said.
"This is not a time for alarm, this is a time for thanks that our testing system is so professional and Queenslanders are so vigilant, and that we've had remarkable success in containing this virus."
This Ipswich school has been closed for at least 48 hours.(ABC News: Talissa Siganto)
Health Minister Steven Miles said contact tracers had been working through the night to identify new locations where the positive infections had visited.
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Mr Miles said Queensland Health was expected to provide updates throughout the day.
The state now has 29 active COVID-19 cases.
More than 12,000 tests were performed in the past 24 hours.
Ms Palaszczuk called on Queenslanders to continue to get tested to stop any spread of the virus in the community.
"I urge everybody to remember to practice social distancing because we are not out of the woods yet," she said.
"But, if we stick together we will get through this together."
Queensland Health will have updates on contact tracing throughout the day.
Yesterday, there was one new case of coronavirus recorded in hotel quarantine.
Days since the last reported case of COVID-19
NSW
0
QLD
0
VIC
0
WA
0
SA
3
TAS
28
NT
38
ACT
61
Last updated 12:48 PM AEST on Wednesday, September 9
What you need to know about coronavirus:
🦠 Important Covid-19 Update Russell Island
iMAGE: Redland City Bulletin
Queensland Health has reported one new case of COVID-19 today on Russell Island.
The woman is in her sixties and believed to be linked to another case.
Metro South Health is currently planning to set-up a pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic on Russell Island and this will be in operation later this afternoon and will continue for the coming days.
Contact tracing has commenced with the woman this morning and we will continue to assess the situation and provide the local community with the relevant advice.
We want to reassure the people of Russell Island and other islands in the area that we've been planning for situations like this and we are well prepared to ensure that their health needs are taken care of.
Metro South Health is in the process of arranging for the woman to be transferred to the mainland.
Please be vigilant - socially distance and if you can’t wear a mask, wash your hands and maintain good hand hygiene. If you’re sick stay at home and get tested!
Contact tracing live link HERE
Fever clinic locations HERE
Are you compliant? Approved COVID Safe Industry Plans
If your business is operating under a COVID Safe Industry Plan, a COVID Safe checklist, COVID Safe Site-Specific Plan or COVID Safe Event Plan, you are not affected by the latest restrictions.
You are reminded to ensure that your staff and customers observe social distancing, you collect and keep customer details, and that staff or customers who are showing any symptoms do not enter your premises.
Any business or organisation that is in one of these industries is welcome to download and follow their approved COVID Safe Industry Plan and complete the Statement of Compliance to demonstrate you are undertaking best practice as a COVID Safe Business.
COVID Safe Industry Plans are not for use by individual members of the public. These plans are specifically for business use only.
From 12 noon 3 July 2020, if the COVID Safe Business Framework applies to your industry or business you are required to operate in accordance with it.
If you need to discuss any aspect of an approved industry plan please contact the relevant Industry body or lead agency.
APPROVED PLANSLEAD AGENCY / ORGANISATION
Department of Housing and Public Works
Australian Attractions industry
Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation
Screen Queensland
Dance and Physical Performing Arts
Department of Environment and Science
Department of Housing and Public Works
Department of Housing and Public Works
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
Hotels, Clubs, Nightclubs and Adult Entertainment
Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Department of Housing and Public Works
Live Music Venues (small and medium) – in progress
Department of Environment and Science
Department of Housing and Public Works
Outdoor Recreation Activity Providers
Department of Housing and Public Works
Department of Housing and Public Works
Places of Worship and Fact sheet for Places of Worship
Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs
Queensland Live Performance, Venues/Theatres
Department of Environment and Science
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Campgrounds
Department of Environment and Science
Queensland Racing Industry and Racing Clubs
Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs
Queensland Health
Queensland Sex on Premises Venues and Adult Parties
Queensland Health
Queensland Tourism and Accommodation
Checklist for Vehicles and Vessels for up to 50 people
Fact sheet – COVID Safe planning for charter fishing businesses
Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation
Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Department of Small Business, Employment and Training
Swimming Pool and Aquatic Centre
Department of Housing and Public Works
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation
If a business chooses not to utilise the provisions of their COVID Safe Industry Plan, it must operate under the relevant conditions listed under the Roadmap and the Public Health Directions. This may include limiting the number of customers on site, completing a mandatory COVID Safe Checklist and training.
If hosting a COVID Safe Event, event organisers should monitor the list of Approved Plans above to determine whether their event (or specific parts of their event) is covered by one or more specific COVID Safe Industry Plans and/or for guidance on measures to be implemented in relation to the particular activity. Organisers must ensure compliance with these Approved Plans for the relevant components of your event, including any specific requirements regarding approvals.
Should you have any queries relating to the Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events contact the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation.
For more information about COVID Safe Events, including the Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events, please visit COVID Safe Events.
Fore more information on COVID Safe Industry Plans, please visit COVID Safe Businesses.
Redland Bay added to contact tracing areas!
COVID PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: More locations have been added to a COVID-19 health alert link to confirmed cases in Queensland. View the full list of locations here: https://bit.ly/3lmrr6d
The new locations are in these suburbs:
📍 Pimpama
📍 Coomera
📍 Oxenford
📍 Southport
📍 Toowoomba
📍 Forest Lake
📍 Indooroopilly
📍 Woolloongabba
📍 Larapinta
📍 Redland Bay
If you live in these areas or have visited any of these locations at these times, please monitor your health carefully. If you start to show any symptoms at all, please call your GP or 13 HEALTH and organise a test immediately.
