Covid update - Saturday
16th October 2021
51 NEW LOCAL CASES COVID UPDATE - 11.25am Saturday October 16 There were 51 new cases in the Hunter Health district in the 24 hours to 8pm, including 8 in Lake Macquarie. These new cases take the total number in the latest Hunter outbreak to 2125. Of those new cases :
11 are from Newcastle LGA- 5 in Merewether
- 1 in Jesmond
- 1 in Mayfield
- 1 in Elermore Vale
- 1 in New Lambton Heights
- 1 in Newcastle
- 1 in Wallsend
10 are from Cessnock LGA- 6 in Cessnock
- 2 in Bellbird
- 1 in Paxton
- 1 in Quorrobolong
8 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 3 in Macquarie Hills
- 1 in Barnsley
- 1 in Cardiff Heights
- 1 in Edgeworth
- 1 in Valentine
- 1 in Marks Point
7 are from Port Stephens LGA- 3 in Raymond Terrace
- 1 in Karuah
- 1 in Lemon Tree Passage
- 1 in Swan Bay
- 1 in Raymond Terrace East
6 are from Maitland LGA- 2 in East Maitland
- 1 in Morpeth
- 1 in Metford
- 1 in Gillieston Heights
- 1 in Maitland
6 are from Tamworth LGA- 4 in Tamworth
- 1 in South Tamworth
- 1 in West Tamworth
2 are from Mid Coast LGA- 2 in Taree
1 is from Muswellbrook LGA- 1 in Muswellbrook
26 local people are being cared for in hospital. Four are in ICU. STATUS AND CLOSE CONTACTS: Of those new cases, 34 are linked, 9 are unlinked and 8 are still under investigation. Further, 21 were infectious in the community, while 22 were isolating while infectious and the remaining 8 are still under investigation. We now have 1121 active cases in the HNE health region. EXPOSURE SITES: New exposure sites named by HNE Health overnight include sites at East Maitland, Wallsend and Hawks Nest. Full details on the new sites (including a link to the full list at NSW Health) are on my website HERE. STATEWIDE:- 91.7% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 78.8% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 66,311 tests
- 319 new locally acquired cases
- 2 new overseas acquired cases
- 652 people in hospital
- 138 people in ICU
- 2 deaths
POP-UP VAX CLINIC AT TORONTO: Just a reminder that there will be a pop-up Pfizer vaccination clinic at Toronto tomorrow (Sunday October 17). It will be held at the Toronto Community Health centre, 6 James St from 10am to 2pm. Open to everyone aged 12+, but children 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. WALK-IN VAX CLINIC FOR EDUCATORS: Hunter Health will host a walk-in vax clinic at the Belmont hub this Sunday for workers across all education sectors including early childhood, pre-school, school, VET and university. No appointments necessary, just walk in between 8am to 2.45pm. Wear a mask, bring evidence of your workplace and a form of ID. TESTING: Testing remains a really important part of our battle with Covid-19. Please don't be complacent. If you experience any symptoms, get tested as soon as possible. QUESTIONS: Please see my Facebook or Website pages for answers to frequently asked questions. Service NSW also has a 24/7 hotline where people are available to answer questions. You can reach them on 13 77 88. STAY SAFE, stay vigilant, and stay home unless you absolutely have to go somewhere.