A decision on whether Queensland's bars, restaurants, cafes and schools will stay open this week is due to be announced on Sunday night.

A meeting between state and federal leaders was set to start at 5.30pm Queensland time, to discuss what else could be done to slow the spread of the virus.

Fortitude Valley's Brunswick Street Mall. Credit:Cameron Atfield

Before the meeting began, both the Victorian and NSW governments announced they would be shutting down all non-essential activities this week.

Schools in both states with close from Tuesday.