Former Papua New Guinea Eastern Highlands governor Malcolm Smith has died in a Queensland hospital from COVID-19 complications.
Mr Smith, 77, a dual Papua New Guinea and UK national, was flown to Australia for treatment on March 28, as his condition was worsening.
He died in the intensive care unit at Redcliffe Hospital north of Brisbane on Monday.
Queensland Health has offered its condolences to the family.
"PNG is one of Queensland’s closest neighbours, and when we can offer support to our neighbours, we can, and we will," a statement read.
"Since the beginning of the pandemic, aeromedical crews have transferred a number of COVID-positive, and potentially COVID-positive patients to Queensland."
Because the case was diagnosed in PNG, it will not be included in Queensland's statistics, which have remained at six deaths since April last year.
Queensland recorded zero new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said it was more important than ever for all Queenslanders to get tested, even if they had the mildest of symptoms.
"As we've seen over the past couple of weeks, we're still in this pandemic and we can't be complacent," she said.
"It is critical we detect any cases that we may not be aware of as quickly as possible through our testing system."
Current restrictions are still in place in Queensland, but are likely to end next Thursday.
Fragments were detected at the Capalaba, Maroochydore and Maryborough wastewater treatment plants.
