COVID-19 Update (as at 3pm, 2 October 2020) Overview and key developments • As at 7.00am Friday 2 October 2020, Queensland has recorded 1160 cases, with a total of seven cases reported over the past week. Of the confirmed cases, 1147 have recovered. • As at 9.00pm Thursday 1 October 2020, Australia has recorded 27,096 confirmed cases, 283 more than the previous week. Of the confirmed national cases, 24,644 have recovered and 888 have died from COVID-19. Six of these deaths have been Queenslanders. • The Queensland Government has released a revised Roadmap for Queensland’s COVID Safe Future, outlining an additional three stages to further ease restrictions on travel, gatherings and activities. The Roadmap includes a timeline to further open Queensland’s border, increase gatherings at homes and public spaces, increase the maximum number of attendees at outdoor events and permit dancing at weddings with a COVID Safe Plan. • Queensland Health will undertake a COVID Safe Check Point assessment at each stage to ensure further easing of restrictions does not pose unnecessary risks to public health and safety. • Queensland is currently operating under Stage 4 of the revised Roadmap. As of 1 October 2020, eased restrictions include: - The extension of the declared border zone in Northern NSW, including Byron Shire, Ballina Shire, City of Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes Severn Shire. - Number of people allowed in outdoor venues with a COVID Safe Plan or Checklist increased from one per 4 square meters to one per 2 square meters (e.g. outdoor dining, beer gardens, theme parks and zoos) - Maximum number of people permitted at outdoor events with a COVID Safe Event Checklist increased from 500 to 1,000. For indoor events with a COVID Safe Checklist, the maximum number remains at 500. - Seated capacity of outdoor stadiums, amphitheatres and outdoor performance venues increased from up to 50% to up to 75% with a COVID Safe Plan. - Standing eating and drinking permitted at indoor and outdoor venues with a COVID Safe Plan or Checklist (from 4:00pm Friday 2 October 2020). • Current COVID-19 hotspots are in Victoria and New South Wales. COVID-19 hotspots are updated regularly here. • Any person from Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory may enter Queensland, subject to completing and signing a border declaration. The Queensland Border Declaration is valid for seven days and can be found here. • Public health alerts continue to be issued for a number of locations related to new cases. The full list can be found on the Queensland Health website. Anyone who has been to these locations at these times should monitor their health and if they develop even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms, get tested. Find your nearest testing location here. • Social distancing and hygiene rules remain in place in all circumstances including regular hand washing and wherever possible remaining 1.5 metres away from non-household members. • The Queensland Government has undertaken a collaborative effort with governments, industries, businesses and communities to shape regional economic recovery plans for the future. As part of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan, regional plans are focused on protecting Queenslanders’ health, creating jobs and working together. Access your region’s plan to find out how the Queensland Government is supporting economic recovery in your community. .