Dr Young said the new measures were designed to keep the most vulnerable Queenslanders safe until there was more certainty regarding the possible spread from the outbreak linked to the two young women who returned from Melbourne. 

"COVID-19 is a serious illness for all age groups, however we do know the risks tend to increase among the elderly, particularly those with other serious health conditions," Dr Young said.

"I want to be very clear, these restrictions on aged care facilities are the most effective way of protecting Queensland’s most vulnerable people."

A full list of facilities subject to the new directions can be found here.

All but one resident of a Brisbane aged care facility where a COVID-positive staff member was believed to have worked a shift while infectious have tested negative for the virus.

Queensland recorded one new COVID-19 case on Sunday, taking the state's total to 1085 with 13 active cases. In the 24 hours to Sunday morning, 13,703 Queenslanders were tested.

The new case was a man aged in his 20s who returned from overseas and tested positive while in quarantine after having flown from Sydney to Maroochydore on Friday, July 31.

The man was infections on Jetstar flight JQ790, sparking a public health alert with fellow passengers to be notified by contact tracers on Sunday.

He was allowed to board the domestic flight because consulate staffers may quarantine in their home as part of a national exemption.

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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk also announced a $150 million COVID-19 support package for the state's universities.

"Thousands of people right throughout regional Queensland rely on universities for a job. This package will help to keep all our universities open – safeguarding these jobs," the Premier said, on Sunday.

"The sector is forecasting a more than $1 billion loss in 2020. Up to 4,000 jobs could be at risk.

"Queensland’s universities from Cairns to the Gold Coast will be able to apply for loans.

"Funds will be recouped by the government through a repayment program over the next five years."

The state government has also provided $10 million to support the international education sector.