New exposure sites across Port Douglas, Cairns, Palm Cove

New contact tracing alerts have been issued for locations across the Far North including Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cairns. A number of bars and restaurants are included. SEE THE LIST

HEALTH authorities say Covid-19 is now circulating in the Far North community and case numbers are growing daily.

Covid has now been confirmed on Thursday Island and in Weipa, where contact tracing is under way.

Updated: Torres and Cape Covid exposure sites

The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is carrying out contact tracing following the detection of Covid in Weipa, Bamaga, Lakeland and Thursday Island. 

"If you have attended an exposure site and develop symptoms, please get tested," the TCHHS says. 

Bamaga

29/12/2021	Flight QN043 CNS to Horn to Bamaga
29/12/2021 13:30 to 21:00	Bamaga Hospital
30/12/2021 08:00 to 21:00	Bamaga Hospital
31/12/2021 08:00 to 10:30	Bamaga Hospital

Thursday Island

26/12/2021 19:30-20:30	Torres Strait Hotel
27/12/2021 12:00-16:00	Torres Shire Public Pool
28/12/2021 10:30-12:00	IBIS Supermarket
28/12/2021 18:30-19:30	Island Rooster Uncle Frankie’s

Weipa

31/12/2021 16:00-16:15	Woolworths Supermarket Weipa
31/12/2021 06:00-18:00	Loriem Point Work Site
30/12/2021 17:30-06:00	East Weipa HEQ Workshop
30/12/2021 20:00-20:15	Woolworths Supermarket Weipa
30/12/2021 18:15-18:45	Woolworths Supermarket Weipa
30/12/2021 09:30-10:30	Woolworths Supermarket Weipa
30/12/2021 12:30-18:00	Loriem Point Work Site
30/12/2021	Flight QANTAS QF2480 CNS to WPA
30/12/2021	Flight ALLIANCE QQ7242 CNS to WPA
30/12/2021 11:00-12:30	Hastings Dearing Shed
30/12/2021 12:45-13:00	Shell Servo, Rocky Point QLD 4874
30/12/2021	Flight QF 2482 CNS to WPA Rows 2,3,4,5,6
29/12/2021	Flight 2480 CNS to WPA Rows 7,8,9,10,11
29/12/2021 14:17 – 15:30	Woolworths Supermarket Weipa
29/12/2021 08:00 – 09:15	Ma’s Rides – Airport and Weipa Shuttle
28/12/2021 12:00 -13:00	Shell Servo, Rocky Point QLD 4874
27/12/2021 16:35 - 18:05	Flight QF2482 CNS to WPA
27/12/2021 16:35 – 18:05	Flight QF2482 CNS to WPA Rows 11, 12, 13, 14,15

Popular restaurants and bars across the Far North have been added to the constantly growing list of exposure sites.

It comes as chief health officer Dr John Gerrard confirmed authorities would be “gradually pulling back” on contact tracing as cases soar across the state.

As of December 22 quarantine requirements have also changed. Casual contacts are required to get tested immediately and quarantine until they receive a negative test but are encouraged to wear a mask outside home for 14 days.

Vaccinated close contacts are required to quarantine for seven days but will need to get tested on day one and day five. Precautionary measures include wearing a mask for 14 days and avoiding high density venues. While unvaccinated household members and close contacts will need to quarantine for 14 days.

For a full list of exposure sites, scroll down.

A man takes a Covid test at the testing facility on the Esplanade. Picture : Brian Cassey

The exposure sites have been classified as casual and close contacts.

NEW CLOSE CONTACT

– Calypso Reef Cruises at The Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, on Friday, December 24, from 7am to 5pm.

NEW CASUAL CONTACT

– Out n About Sport Fishing Tour at 1 Ashford Ave, Port Douglas, on Monday, December 27, from 12pm to 5pm

– Calypso Low Isles in Port Douglas, on Monday, December 27, from 12pm to 5pm

– Calypso Low Isles in Port Douglas, on Monday, December 27, from 6am to 1pm

– Mossman Gorge Visitors Centre on Sunday, December 26, from 12pm to 2pm

– Calypso Dive and Snorkel Tour in Port Douglas, on Sunday, December 26, from 6am to 6pm

– Hilton Conference Room at 34 Esplanade, Cairns City, on Saturday, December 25, from 12pm to 4pm

– Nu Nu Restaurant at 1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, on Friday, December 24, from 10.45am to 2.30pm

– Hemingway’s Brewery at The Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, on Friday, December 24, from 4pm to 7pm

– Paddy’s Irish Pub and Grill at 8 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, on Friday, December 24, from 6pm to 10.30pm

– Colonial Club at 18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns City, on Saturday, December 25, from 12.01am to 11.59pm

– Paddy’s Irish Pub and Grill at 8 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, on Sunday, December 26, from 6pm to 10.30pm

A woman takes a Covid test at the testing facility on the Esplanade. Picture: Brian Cassey

EXISTING CLOSE CONTACT ALERTS

– Cairns Adventure Group Shuttle bus, Josephine Falls tour, on Friday, December 24, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.

– Cairns Adventure Group Shuttle bus, Josephine Falls tour, on Friday, December 24, from 7am to 5.30pm.

– Cairns Adventure Group Shuttle bus, Mossman Gorge-Daintree tour, on Thursday, December 23, from 7am to 5.30pm

EXISTING CASUAL CONTACT ALERTS

– Cairns Doctors on Barr Street at 2/532 Mulgrave Road, on Tuesday, December 21, from 9.30am to 11am

– Woolshed at 22-24 Shields Street, Cairns City, on Monday, December 27, from 12am to 4.30am

– Woolshed at 22-24 Shields Street, Cairns City, on Sunday, December 26, from 7.30pm to 11.59pm

– Woolshed at 22-24 Shields Street, Cairns City, on Saturday, December 25, from 12am to 3.30am

– Woolshed at 22-24 Shields Street, Cairns City, on Friday, December 24, from 7.30pm to 11.59pm

– Il Chiosco Restaurant at 47 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, on Wednesday, December 22, from 11.45am to 1.30pm

– Central Hotel in Port Douglas, on Sunday, December 26, from 12.15pm to 1.45pm

– Cafe Fresq at 27 Macrossan Street in Port Douglas, on Sunday, December 26, from 6.15am to 7.45am

Margo from Whitfield getting ready to get tested. Picture: Brendan Radke

– Star of Siam at 12 Macrossan Street in Port Douglas, on Saturday, December 25, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm

– Nirmaya Restaurant at 1 Bale Street in Port Douglas, on Saturday, December 25, from 11.45am to 2.15pm

– McDonalds Innisfail, on Saturday, December 25, from 11am to 1pm

– Woodward Street Bakery at 216 Woodward Street in Whitfield, on Friday, December 24, from 5pm to 7.10pm

– The Big Pub Malanda at 12-20 English Street in Malanda, on Friday, December 24, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm

– Ollie’s Italian on the Waterfront, on Thursday, December 23, from 8pm to 9.45pm

– Central Hotel in Port Douglas, on Thursday, December 23, from 6.45pm to 10.45pm

– Wrasse and Roe at 56-65 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, on Thursday, December 23, from 5pm to 7.30pm

– Cape Tribulation Beach House, on Thursday, December 23, from 1pm to 2pm

– Caffiend Cafe at 5/72-74 Grafton Street, Cairns City, on Thursday, December 23, from 6.30am to 8.15am

– Dundees on the Waterfront, on Wednesday, December 22, from 5.45pm to 7.45pm

– Kuranda shuttle bus from Freshwater Station to Caravonica, on Wednesday, December 22, from 5pm to 5.30pm

– Sassi La Cucina in Port Douglas, on Wednesday, December 22, from 5pm to 7.30pm

– NOA Eat Drink Share, Edge Hill, on Wednesday, December 22, from 4.15pm to 5.45pm

– Kuranda Train Car 11 from Kuranda Station to Freshwater Station, on Wednesday, December 22, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm

– Kuranda Arts Co-op Gallery at 17 Coondoo Street, on Wednesday, December 22, from 1.50pm to 2.10pm

Smithfield residents Will Knight and his mother Kristen Knight getting a Covid test. Picture: Brendan Radke

– Passions of Paradise, on Wednesday, December 22, from 8am to 5pm

– Sassi La Cucina in Port Douglas, on Tuesday, December 21, from 6pm to 9pm

– Salsa at 26 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, on Monday, December 20, from 5.25pm to 7.25pm

– Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre and Shuttle bus, on Thursday, December 23, from 9.30am to 10am

– Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets, on Wednesday, December 22, from 1pm to 2pm

– Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre, on Wednesday, December 22, from 11.30am to 12.30pm

– Kuranda Heritage Markets, on Wednesday, December 22, from 10.30am to 11am

– World Gym Westcourt, on Tuesday, December 21, from 5.45am to 7.45am

– Asylum Cairns Mega Share House at 149 Grafton Street, Cairns City, Tuesday, December 21, from 6.30pm until Thursday, December 23, 3pm.

– Earlville Noodle House, 508 Mulgrave Rd, Monday 20 December 2021 from 5.45pm to 7pm.

– Atherton Golf Club, Jessop Rd, Atherton, Monday 20 December 2021, 1.45pm to 4pm

– Marine Vessel – Evolution, Down Under Cruise and Dive on Thursday, December 23, from 8am to 4.30pm

Olivia Chen, 6, and her sister Harper Chen, 3, get tested for Covid, along with their parents Barry Chen and Jessie Zhang. Picture: Brendan Radke

– Gilligan’s Hotel and Resort, bar at 57/89 Grafton Street on Wednesday, December 22, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

– The Woolshed Bar at 22-24 Shields Street on Sunday, December 19, from 10pm to 2am

– Salt House Bar at Marina Point, 6/2 Pier Point Road on Sunday, December 19, from 4-10pm

– Cafe China at 79 Mulgrave Road on Saturday, December 18, from 2.20pm to 4pm

– Reef Hotel Casino Merchant Artisan Food and Coffee on Sunday, December 12, from 8.30am to 10am

– Hog’s Breath Cafe at 39 Shields Street on Sunday, December 19, from 6.54pm to 7.30pm.

– Dunwoody’s Tavern at 317 Sheridan Street bistro only on Sunday, December 19, from 1.10pm to 2.40pm

– Central Hotel Port Douglas on Friday, December 17, from 5pm to 6.45pm

– Grant St Kitchen in Port Douglas on Friday, December 17, from 8.45am to 10.15am

– Port Douglas Surf Club Bar and Bistro (The Surfy) on Thursday, December 16, from 6.45pm to 8.10pm

Originally published as New exposure sites across Port Douglas, Cairns, Palm Cove