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Second Death In Toowoomba

A man has died in Toowoomba Hospital from COVID-19, bringing Australia’s death toll to 23.

LDMG Updates Community

The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning

781 COVID-19 Cases In Qld

There are now 781 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, up 40 from Tuesday.

Jets Join LifeFlight Fleet

Three RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance jets are now on standby to airlift suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other patients from Queensland regional centres.

Toowoomba Regional Council closed all public park playgrounds, outdoor gyms, public barbecue facilities and skate parks from on Monday (March 30) in line with the latest Federal Government health advice.

Willie Urges Cherbourg To Stay Safe

Former State of Origin and Australian centre Willie Tonga has urged all his friends and former teammates at Cherbourg to stay safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunwater Closes Dams

All Sunwater and Seqwater recreation areas, lakes and weirs will be closed to the public from Tuesday, March 31.

33 More Cases In Qld

Queensland has recorded 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Sunday, taking the State total to 689.

GetUp! Calls For Hospital Takeover

National lobby group GetUp! has called for the nationalisation of private hospitals in the wake of warnings by some they may have to close due to bans on elective surgery.

Now 656 COVID-19 Cases In Qld

Queensland Health confirmed on Sunday there are 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State since Saturday, raising the total to 656.

Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 555

There have now been 555 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon.

Cherbourg Travel Bans Tighten

Cherbourg residents have been warned that new travel restrictions mean they may not be allowed back into the community if they leave.

Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 493

Queensland is “holding its own” when it comes to COVID-19, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeannette Young, said on Thursday.

Health Alert On Coast

Queensland Health has released a COVID-19 public health alert for three venues on the Sunshine Coast.

Qld COVID-19 Tally Hits 443

There are now 443 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland after the State’s tally officially rose by 46 on Wednesday.

397 COVID-19 Cases In Qld

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Queensland has risen by 78, taking the total number in the State to 397.

$4b Support Package Unveiled

The State Government released details on Tuesday of a $4 billion support package to help Queenslanders get through the COVID-19 crisis.

Qld Border Controls Explained

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the border controls that will come into effect at midnight on Wednesday (March 25) are essential to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Call For More Telehealth Services

The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural and remote health in Australia, has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of telehealth Medicare item numbers.

60 More Cases In Qld

Queensland will be moving to restrict access to the State, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Monday afternoon.

New COVID-19 Case In Health Region

Darling Downs Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the health service area.

Six COVID-19 Cases In Health Region

Darling Downs Health confirmed on Saturday there are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the health region, taking the total to six.

40 More COVID-19 Cases

Queensland Health announced on Friday afternoon there are 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the State total to 184.

50 More COVID-19 Cases In Qld

Queensland Health announced on Thursday there were 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the State’s total to 144.