Summary

• No active local outbreak
• Some additional restrictions still apply as a result of the recent oubreak - see website for info
• Relevant businesses are required to use the Service NSW QR Code app, and patrons must sign in using the Service NSW system. This does not currently apply to construction/office-based workplaces but records are still required to be maintained for the purpose of contact tracing. 
• No current border controls in place

Summary

• No active local outbreak
• Border declaration pass must be filled out and approved prior to travel for anyone travelling from a declared COVID-19 hotspot. Border passes are not required for all other travel.
• Most restrictions in QLD have eased apart from standard COVID-Safe practices

Summary

• No active local outbreak
• Travellers who have spent time in medium-risk areas prior to arriving in TAS must apply for a G2G Pass prior to travel. Travellers from low-risk areas are allowed to enter without the need for a G2G Pass
• Most restrictions have been eased apart from standard COVID-Safe practices

• No active local outbreak
• Travellers who wish to enter the state must fill out a G2G Pass and have it approved prior to travel

Symptoms

Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Some people will recover easily, and others may get very sick very quickly.

People with coronavirus may experience symptoms such as:

• fever
• coughing
• sore throat
• shortness of breath

If you are concerned you may have COVID-19:

• use the symptom checker
• see how to seek medical attention
• see more about testing

How it spreads

The virus can spread from person to person through:

• close contact with an infectious person (including in the 48 hours before they had symptoms)
• contact with droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze
• touching objects or surfaces (like doorknobs or tables) that have droplets from an infected person, and then touching your mouth or face

COVID-19 is a new disease, so there is no existing immunity in our community. This means that COVID-19 could spread widely and quickly.

Who is most at risk

In Australia, the people most at risk of getting the virus are:

• travellers who have recently been overseas
• those who have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19
• people in correctional and detention facilities
• people in group residential settings

People who are, or are more likely to be, at higher risk of serious illness if they get the virus are:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 50 years and older with one or more chronic medical conditions
• people 65 years and older with chronic medical conditions
• people 70 years and older
• people with compromised immune systems

At this stage the risk to children and babies, and the role children play in the transmission of COVID-19, is not clear. However, there has so far been a low rate of confirmed COVID-19 cases among children, relative to the broader population.

There is limited evidence at this time regarding the risk in pregnant women.

Protect yourself and others

Everyone must do the following things to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect those who are most at risk.

See important advice on:

• good hygiene
• social distancing
• public gatherings
• self-isolation

If you have travelled recently, see the advice for travellers.

How to seek medical attention

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical advice. If you want to talk to someone about your symptoms, call the National Coronavirus Helpline for advice.

National Coronavirus Helpline

Call 1800 020 080 if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19) or help with the COVIDSafe app. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To seek medical help from a doctor or hospital, call ahead of time to book an appointment.

You will be asked to take precautions when you attend for treatment. Follow the instructions you are given.

If you have a mask, wear it to protect others. Stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people. Cover your coughs or sneezes with your elbow.

Tell the doctor about:

• your symptoms
• any travel history
• any recent contact you have had with someone who has COVID-19

Resources

Hutchies has a selection of official posters and videos from the Australian Government, along with our plans, procedures, information and resources.

We also encourage you to actively monitor the situation through the below official websites.