Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Douglas Shire Council receives regular updates from the Queensland and Australian governments and will respond as required or directed by appropriate health authorities.

Do It For Douglas – Get the Jab

Protect yourselves, your loved ones, and your community.

Get Tested

Information about getting a COVID test in Douglas

Local Updates

COVID Statistics

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Mossman Hospital

Mossman Multi Purpose Health Centre

9 Hospital Street, St George Hospital

This vaccination location is open to all ages from 5+.

Bookings and walk-ins are available.

Walk-ins must present one hour prior to clinic closure and availability may be limited.

Thu 17 Feb 8.30am – 3.30pm
Fri 18 Feb 8.30am – 3.30pm
Sat 19 Feb 8.30am – 3.30pm
Sun 20 Feb Closed
Mon 21 Feb Closed
Tue 22 Feb Closed
Wed 23 Feb Closed

Residents & travellers

Council is prepared for any potential impacts of the COVID-19 virus and is taking a calm and precautionary approach to slowing the transmission of COVID-19.

Queensland Health provides timely health advice and information. Anyone with concerns can call 13 HEALTH.

Current cases - Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service area

Information on the current coronavirus status is provided by State and Federal health authorities.

Local information for the Far North Queensland district is also available here.

*Information for the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service area, which includes Douglas Shire, Cairns, the Tablelands, Tully, Chillagoe, Georgetown and Croydon.

Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Community

National Cabinet

Australian governments are taking a measured approach. The Federal Government’s three-step plan provides a pathway for jurisdictions to move towards COVID safe communities in a way that best suits their individual circumstances.

Queensland Government

The Queensland Government’s health response to COVID-19 means we’re well positioned for recovery. The Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions outlines a staged approach to giving Queenslanders more freedom to travel, participate in more activities and hold more gatherings. Read more here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout

The Australian Government is in charge of selecting, buying and regulating the COVID-19 vaccines.

The Queensland Government is in charge of delivering the vaccine across our state..

For more information about the vaccines, including your eligibility to receive the vaccine, please visit:

Businesses

Local Support & Information

Council is acutely aware of the challenges faced by businesses in our Shire and will work with all levels of government, Tourism Port Douglas Daintree and the Douglas Chamber of Commerce to look at ways to support our business sector.

Important Information on Recording Customer Details

The Qld Government has made the use of electronic check-in processes at hospitality businesses (e.g. QR codes) mandatory from 23rd December 2020.  Occupant density limits apply to hospitality businesses that are unable to comply and continue to use paper based records.

Other businesses, activities and undertaking included in the Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 12) are also required to keep customer contact records.

For further information please visit here.

Register for Council Projects

Local tradies and suppliers are encouraged to register online to receive updates about upcoming projects and business opportunities with Douglas Shire Council. More information here.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Risk Management

It doesn’t matter if you’re a worker or someone who is responsible for workers, you must identify and manage work health and safety risks including the exposure to COVID-19. Businesses should also plan to respond to cases of COVID-19 at work in line with advice provided by Queensland Health.

Workplace Risk Resouces Here

Council Response

Below you’ll find a list of steps Council has taken regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

  • Council has Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to ensure the continued supply of critical services such as water, wastewater and waste collection.
  • Council has invested in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and will be placing educational symptom posters, as well as touch-free sanitizers at key council facilities.
  • Council has raised awareness to all staff in line with the latest national advice.
  • The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group is liaising with core members, advisors and the District Disaster Management Group.
  • Residents and visitors are encouraged to practice good hygiene by hand washing, covering sneezes and staying home if you are sick.

Council is taking a calm and precautionary approach to slowing the transmission of COVID-19 – please refer to the resources available online at www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.

By working closely with Queensland Health, Council is also actively raising awareness and sharing information to key agencies and the community.