Covid update: Sunday
17th October 2021
73 NEW LOCAL CASES COVID UPDATE - 11.10am Sunday October 17 For the second day running, the Hunter-New England health district has unfortunately recorded the second highest number of new cases in the State. There were 73 new cases in the district in the 24 hours to 8pm. These new cases take the total number in the latest Hunter outbreak to 2198. (I will post the latest vaccination stats by local postcode at 3pm today). Sadly, two more deaths were recorded in the region overnight - a woman in her 50s from Newcastle and a woman in her 70s from Cessnock. Another death was also recorded on the Central Coast. OF THOSE NEW CASES:
19 are from Newcastle LGA- 2 in Bar Beach
- 2 in Jesmond
- 2 in Merewether
- 2 in Mayfield
- 2 in New Lambton
- 2 in Wallsend
- 1 in Cooks Hill
- 1 in Elermore Vale
- 1 in Fletcher
- 1 in Hamilton
- 1 in Hamilton South
- 1 in in Newcastle West
- 1 in Newcastle
17 are from Maitland LGA- 3 in Horseshoe Bend
- 3 in Maitland
- 3 in Rutherford
- 3 in Thornton
- 2 in Gillieston Heights
- 1 in East Maitland
- 1 in Metford
- 1 in Raworth
- 1 in Pelaw Main
16 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 3 in Speers Point
- 2 in Edgeworth
- 1 in Barnsley
- 1 in Belmont
- 1 in Belmont South
-1 in Cardiff South
- 1 in Charleston
- 1 in Marks Point
- 1 in Mount Hutton
- 1 in Teralba
- 1 in Valentine
- 1 in Warners Bay
- 1 in Windale
12 are from Cessnock LGA- 3 in Paxton
- 2 in Cessnock
- 1 in Abedare
- 1 in Bellbird Heights
- 1 in East Cessnock
- 1 in Ellalong
- 1 in Greta
- 1 in Mount Vincent
- 1 in Pelaw Main
6 are from Mid Coast LGA- 2 in Taree
- 1 in Forster
- 1 in Tuncurry
- 1 in Cedar Party
- 1 in Wingham
2 are from Port Stephens LGA- 1 in Raymond Terrace
- 1 in Williamtown
1 is from Singleton LGA 26 of the total active cases are currently beingcared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
45 are linked, 15 are unlinked, and 13 are stillunder investigation.
27 were infectious in the community. 33 wereisolating while infectious. 13 are still under
investigation.
EXPOSURE SITES: New exposure sites named by HNE Health overnight include sites at Glendale, Charlestown, Rutherford, Wallsend and Tenambit. Full details on the new sites (including a link to the full list at NSW Health) are on my website here: http://www.gregpiper1.com/index.cfm?module=news... STATEWIDE:- 91.9% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 80% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 69,107 tests
- 301 new locally acquired cases
- 0 new overseas acquired cases
- 619 people in hospital
- 137 people in ICU
- 10 deaths
POP-UP VAX CLINIC AT TORONTO: Just a reminder that there's a pop-up Pfizer vaccination clinic at Toronto today (Sunday October 17). It's being held at 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. 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.