Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Southern Downs Regional Council encourages all residents to familiarise themselves with advice given directly by QLD Health.

For electoral questions, we encourage residents to visit www.ecq.qld.gov.au. For health advice, please visit www.health.qld.gov.au. Other information can be found at www.qld.gov.au.

As more information is available through these channels, Southern Downs Regional Council will share this information and inform residents where to see the original content.

Key Websites

Queensland Health - https://www.health.qld.gov.au/

Queensland Government - https://www.qld.gov.au/

World Health Organisation - https://www.who.int/

MyGov - https://my.gov.au/

Smart Traveller - www.smartraveller.gov.au

Queensland Government Immediate Industry Recovery Package - www.qld.gov.au/about/industry-recovery

Red Cross - www.redcross.org.au

Border Crossing Pass - www.qld.gov.au/border

Public Health Directions - https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/legislation/cho-public-health-directions-under-expanded-public-health-act-powers

Key Phone Numbers

Triple Zero, Emergency Help - Police, Fire and Ambulance	000
Lifeline Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention	13 11 14
Queensland Health - Non-urgent heath advice, complaints regarding persons who are breaching their quarantine, or self-isolation directions.	13 43 25 84
Southern Downs Regional Council	1300 697 372

Closed Facilities

Allora Library	78 Herbert Street, Allora
Warwick Library	49 Albion Street, Warwick
Stanthorpe Library	56 Lock Street, Stanthorpe
Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre	28 Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe
Warwick Visitor Information Centre	Town Hall, 72 Palmerin St, Warwick
Stanthorpe Art Gallery	56 Lock Street, Stanthorpe
Warwick Art Gallery	49 Albion Street, Warwick
Washpool Reserve camp site
Connolly Dam camp site
Stanthorpe, Killarney, Allora, Warwick Pools
Warwick Administration Building	64 Fitzroy Street, Warwick
Stanthorpe Administration Building	61 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe
Allora Administration Building	78 Herbert Street, Allora

Sunwater has closed their facilities to public use. You can find the information on their website here.

Southern Downs Regional Council has closed public toilets.

The following public toilets will remain open:

Farley Street toilets	Stanthorpe
Weeroona Park toilets	Stanthorpe
Rotary Park toilets	Stanthorpe
Lions Park southern toilets	Stanthorpe
Kilpa Park toilets	Stanthorpe
Dalveen Park toilets	Dalveen
Lions Park toilets	Wallangarra
Apex Park toilets	Allora
Muir St toilets	Allora
Dalrymple Creek toilets	Allora
Leslie Park, corner of Guy & Fitzroy St toilets	Warwick
Victoria Park toilets	Warwick
Grafton St toilets	Warwick
Rotary Park toilets	Warwick
Queens Park brick toilets near weir	Warwick
Mile End Park toilets	Warwick
Australiana Park toilets	Warwick
Canning Park toilets	Killarney
Bicentennial Park toilets	Yangan
Maryvale Park toilets	Maryvale
Karara Hall Grounds toilets	Karara
Liberator Park toilets	Leyburn

Video Updates

Please click here to view the latest video updates from Southern Downs Regional Council.

Helpful Links

How do I get a Border Crossing Pass?	From 12:01am 26 March 2020 ew border restrictions have come into effect. Residents who need to cross the border for work, school, and other day to day activities can apply for a QLD Entry Pass at www.qld.gov.au/border-pass https://www.qld.gov.au/about/newsroom/queensland-border-restrictions
What is the 'Care Army'? How can I volunteer or get volunteer assistance?	Community Recovery Factsheet (PDF 741.1KB)
What is COVID-19	https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
I have lots of questions, where can I find the answers?	https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/find-the-facts/faqs-and-myth-busters
I'm feeling scared or anxious about COVID-19	https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/how-to-look-after-your-mental-wellbeing-in-a-crisis If you are struggling with stress, anxiety or other negative feelings, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Managing Stress Factsheet (PDF 51.6KB) Helping Children Manage Stress Factsheet (PDF 49.4KB) https://www.redcross.org.au/
How can I prepare for a pandemic?	https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/take-action/pandemic-preparation
What should I do if I think I have contracted COVID-19	https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/take-action/testing-and-fever-clinics
I have a business, what extra information should I know?	https://investsoutherndowns.com.au/coronavirus-covid-19-support/
Is there any Government assistance for businesses?	https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business
What financial support is available in response to COVID-19?	https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/news/more-financial-support-people-affected-coronavirus
What is public sentiment surrounding COVID-19? How do I continue to market my business amongst COVID-19 discussion.	Understanding Public Sentiment Factsheet (PDF 1.7MB)
Do I need to use special cleaning products in my home?	https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/industry/resources-and-fact-sheets-for-industry/routine-household-cleaning
How do I clean a home that is suspected/has had a confirmed COVID-19 infected person?	https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/industry/resources-and-fact-sheets-for-industry/covid-19-cleaning-and-disinfection-recommendations
Where can I find information on COVID-19 and the border?	https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
I work in/own a hotel, what extra information should I know?	Information for hotels and hotel staff Factsheet (PDF 132.3KB)
I love a good quiz, where can I find one about COVID-19?	https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/novel-coronavirus-quiz

Reducing the spread of COVID-19

What to do	Symptoms to look out for
- Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs - Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing - Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth - Avoid shaking hands - Stay home if you are unwell - Avoid contact with anyone who is unwell - try to say 1.5m away from anyone coughing or sneezing Looking after yourself by eating a healthy, balanced diet, getting regular physical activity, sleeping well and reducing stress is important all the time.	Most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19 include: - A fever (raised temperature) - A cough - Sore throat - Fatigue - Shortness of breath Fit and healthy people may experience few to nearly no symptoms after contracting COVID-19.

What to do

Symptoms to look out for

- Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing
- Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth
- Avoid shaking hands
- Stay home if you are unwell
- Avoid contact with anyone who is unwell - try to say 1.5m away from anyone coughing or sneezing

Looking after yourself by eating a healthy, balanced diet, getting regular physical activity, sleeping well and reducing stress is important all the time.

Most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19 include:

- A fever (raised temperature)
- A cough
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath

Fit and healthy people may experience few to nearly no symptoms after contracting COVID-19.

Where can I find this information and more?

The above information has been sourced from Queensland Health. You can find all this information and more at

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-sars-queensland-australia-how-to-understand-protect-prevent-spread-symptoms-treatment.

You can also find other frequently asked questions at https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/find-the-facts/faqs-and-myth-busters.

What Events have been cancelled or postponed?

https://investsoutherndowns.com.au/coronavirus-covid-19-support/

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