COTA Queensland’s Chief Executive continues to be involved in discussions about the COVID-19 pandemic with government officials and staff are informed through various credible sources. We are receiving regular updates from the State government, from the Federal Government through the Department of Health and also through COTA Australia, as well as through the World Health Organisation. We are involved on an ongoing basis in discussions about the pandemic, its impacts on older people and on the aged care sector, and Government responses to address these impacts and we will keep you updated as things develop. In the meantime here are some links for you to find information on the state, national, and international situations and updated advice from the Federal and Queensland Governments.
- Australian Government Department of Health website, which includes links to resources for aged care and health care workers
- World Health Organisation (WHO) website, including
- WHO daily situation reports
- WHO COVID-19 dashboard
- Myth busters page
- Advice for the public on how to protect yourself as well as downloadable resources to share
- Getting your workplace ready
- Queensland Government Health website, including
- Current status and contact tracing alerts
- Coronavirus page including advice on prevention, myths and facts, and advice for health professionals, industry and businesses as well as Queensland Health’s response
Please join us in fighting the spread of misinformation about COVID-19. Check the source and check the facts before you share.
