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Who has to quarantine? In response to the global COVID pandemic, anyone arriving in Queensland must quarantine if, in the last 14 days, they: have been in a declared COVID hotspot in the last 14 days or since the hotspot was declared whichever is shorter have been to an interstate exposure venue, at the relevant time and have been identified as a close contact have been identified as a close contact by other means are a secondary contact that resides in the same household as an identified close contact as specified in Schedule 1 of the Management of Secondary Contacts Direction.
Who does not have to quarantine? If you are entering Queensland directly from a safe travel zone country on a quarantine-free flight , you do not need to quarantine or complete a Queensland International Arrivals Registration if you meet all of these conditions: you have been tested for COVID in a clinical setting within 72 hours prior to the time you departed a safe travel zone country on a quarantine-free flight and your test returned a negative result you are fully vaccinated unless you are under 12 years of age, or are unable to receive a COVID vaccination because of a recognised medical contraindication.
International passengers arriving in Queensland who did not travel on a quarantine-free flight, and had a brief layover in an interstate COVID hotspot or exposure venue will be required to follow existing quarantine directions, including going to quarantine at a government arranged accommodation for 14 days at their own expense, except: in an emergency situation for safety reasons to avoid injury or illness, or to escape a risk of harm for essential medical care at a hospital, if allowed by the authority to depart on another international flight as otherwise required or permitted under a direction given to you by a public health emergency officer.
Who can direct a person to go into quarantine? Under the Public Health Act : the Chief Health Officer can release a Public Health Direction stating that specific groups of people need to go into quarantine an emergency officer can direct a person to go into quarantine.
What is a quarantine direction? Who is a close contact? This may be someone who has: had face-to-face contact for any amount of time been to a venue or location where the risk of transmission is considered high based on public health assessment been to an interstate exposure venue identified by another state, territory or New Zealand — even if the exposure venue has been assessed as casual or low risk by the state, territory or New Zealand been identified by public health authorities to be at high risk for developing COVID as they have or may have been in contact with someone with COVID, e.
What do I need to do if I have been directed to quarantine at home? You cannot: leave your home except: in an emergency to avoid injury or illness or to escape a risk of harm — for example escaping risk of harm related to domestic and family violence or accessing support from a domestic and family violence support service to get essential medical care to get a COVID test as required or permitted under a direction given by an emergency officer to get essential medical supplies if you have a Chief Health Officer exemption to do so.
You will need to let your employer know that you cannot attend your workplace until the end of your quarantine period. You can: go into your garden or courtyard if you live in a house go onto your balcony if you live in an apartment or are staying in a hotel. If living with other people, you must : stay in your own room as much as possible, no one else should come into the room only leave your room to use the bathroom or have fresh air breaks use a separate bathroom if possible or clean the bathroom immediately after each time you use it have meals and medicines brought to your bedroom door wear a mask if you need to open your door and move through the home, always staying more than 1.
If living with other people, you must not : go anywhere in the home where there are other people, wait until they leave the room or area prepare meals for other people share household items.
Everyone in the household should: practise good hand and respiratory hygiene practise physical distancing monitor their health for any COVID symptoms follow any directions from a public health officer or emergency officer that may be specific to that household. If you need a prescription filled arrange this with your usual pharmacist or GP. They can then deliver it to your home or you can let your friend or family member know where to collect the medication.
Read more about getting medicines and accessing health services. Arrange a food delivery service. Have all food left outside your home. Do not let any delivery person into your home. Can home care and essential services like nurses still visit me at home? Do I have to have a test while completing quarantine at home? Close contacts If you are directed to quarantine at home, you will be emailed a laboratory form and will be asked to attend a test centre on day 12 of your mandatory quarantine period.
Secondary contacts If you are a secondary contact you only need to get tested if: you develop COVID symptoms any of the people in the house test positive for COVID, then everyone in the house will be considered a close contact of a confirmed case.
When travelling with other people, you must: wear a mask at all times sit in the back seat with the windows down maintain physical distancing as much as possible handle your own belongings use hand sanitiser. Tell the operator that you are in quarantine. Which agencies may contact me during my quarantine?
A quarantine release notice is not essential and is currently not routinely provided. Questions about home quarantine What do I need to do if I have been directed to quarantine at home? You cannot: leave your residence except: in an emergency to avoid injury or illness or to escape a risk of harm — for example escaping risk of harm related to domestic and family violence or accessing support from a domestic and family violence support service to get essential medical care to get a COVID test as required or permitted under a direction given by an emergency officer go into public places including your work or the shops.
You will need to let your employer know that you cannot attend your workplace until you are told it is safe to do so let anyone into your nominated premises unless they: usually live with you and are also quarantining as secondary contacts are required to enter in an emergency. Can I have people visit me in home quarantine? You cannot let anyone enter the premises where you are quarantining unless they: usually live with you and are also quarantining as secondary contacts are required to enter in an emergency are given permission by an emergency officer.
When travelling with other people, you must: wear a mask sit in the back seat maintain physical distancing as much as possible handle your own belongings use hand sanitiser. The friend or family member who is driving you must also wear a face mask. You must wear a face mask when: told to do so by an emergency officer leaving quarantine for a permitted purpose. How can I walk my dog if I am in quarantine? However, you can still keep them mentally stimulated by: giving them multiple smaller meals throughout the day rather than one or two larger meals if you are permitted, you can play fetch or tug games if you have a backyard teaching your pet a new obedience command or trick providing a treat dispenser toy to keep them stimulated.
It is best if your pet can remain with you while you undertake quarantine or isolate. This could involve: having an emergency kit ready with leads, collars, dry food or medicines that your pet needs ensure your emergency kit has been sanitised and placed outside for someone to collect in the first instance, it is recommended your pet go into a boarding kennel or similar.
In a telehealth visit, a health care provider can see you on video while you stay at home. If the doctor thinks a person needs care right away, they will guide you on where to go.
When possible, check for telehealth in your area before anyone in your family is sick. Call or go to the ER right away if someone at home looks very sick , has severe symptoms, has trouble breathing, or is very sleepy. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Does Quarantine Mean? What Does Isolation Mean? While watching for symptoms of COVID, they should: Keep at least 6 feet away from other household members and pets when possible unless they are also quarantining for the same reasons.
Wear a mask if they must be around other people and can't stay 6 feet apart. Children under 2 years old and people who have trouble breathing should not wear a mask. For more about masks, check the CDC's guide. Wash their hands well and often. Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Someone in isolation who has symptoms of COVID or had a positive test also should: Sleep in a bedroom not used by anyone else.
If that's not possible, try to keep as much of a distance as possible between beds.
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