Queensland Health figures show the virus is still circulating within the community

Total cases in Logan jumped from 37,217 on Sunday to 39,984 on Monday and then to 40,046 on Tuesday according to the latest figures released by Queensland Health.

Currently there are 54,272 active cases across the state, after Queensland Health reported 9,992 new cases in the 24-hour reporting period up to July 19.

Nearly 1000 people are hospitalised with the virus and over a third of these patients are in the care of Metro South Health, which covers Logan, Redlands and Scenic Rim.

Royal Australian College of GPs Queensland Chair Dr Bruce Willett said the large jump in COVID cases and a lack of regulations meant community members had to step up to limit community transmission.

"In Queensland, we are experiencing high COVID-19 case numbers and I'm calling for people everywhere to do what they can to limit community transmission," Dr Willett said.

"Just because there aren't laws in places mandating certain behaviours, that doesn't mean we should take our foot off the peddle and pretend that this is a problem that will go away.

"It is vital that we look after one another because as a community we are all in this together."

Dr Willett said residents should consider wearing a mask indoors and, if circumstances allow, ask to work from home to avoid workplace transmission.

"So, in addition to getting vaccinated and boosted, I urge all Australians to wear a mask indoors or where social distancing is difficult, such as at a sports games or crowded shopping centres," he said.

"Have a conversation with your boss to see if working from home is an option while we get through this current surge in case numbers and do what you can to catch up with family and friends outside or try to ensure indoor gatherings happen in well-ventilated spaces.

"This virus is not disappearing anytime soon and although the thought of returning to measures like mask-wearing isn't pleasant, at the end of the day it's a relatively minor inconvenience that will help keep people in our communities safe."

The spike in cases comes after a decision was reached at a National Cabinet meeting to re-instate pandemic leave payments, a $750 lump sum to support those isolating with the virus.

At the same meeting it was agreed to extend the Medicare rebate to telehealth consultations lasting longer than 20 minutes, for patients who may need access to COVID-19 antiviral treatments.

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