COVID-19 update – South East Queensland | 2 August

To contain the spread of COVID-19, the current lockdown has been extended until 4pm Sunday 8th August throughout the 11 Local Government Areas of: Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Moreton, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Lockyer valley, Somerset and the Scenic Rim.

What are the restrictions for South East Qld?

Only essential businesses can open.
There are only 4 reasons for South East Queenslanders to leave home (mask wearing applies):
- To obtain essential goods/services including food and medication
- To exercise within 10km of home with one other not from household
- For essential work and to take children to school if you are an essential worker
- To get health care, to care for some who needs assistance, or to get a COVID test or vaccine.
There are no visitors allowed to your home.

What does this mean for our Brisbane and Gold Coast communities?

Only essential workers should be leaving home and therefore visiting the village. You should feel comfortable turning away other visitors.
From 4pm Saturday 31st July resident activities cease for the lockdown period
Community Centres will be closed for the lockdown period
Checkpoints
- Gated communities: Gates will be closed
- Ungated communities: Follow directions at village entrance
Sales – appointments have been rescheduled
Only essential maintenance will be carried out
Waste removal and reduced grounds maintenance will continue
You should only leave home for one of the four reasons listed above