Covid update - Saturday


18th December 2021
There were 899 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 265 in Lake Macquarie. Hunter Region: 868 new cases.
¿ COVID UPDATE - Noon, SATURDAY DECEMBER 18
¿ 899 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 265 in Lake Macquarie.
¿ Hunter Region: 868 new cases.
¿ Statewide: 2482 new cases.
¿ In positive news, our hospitalisation rates remain low - we have 13 people being treated for Covid in local hospitals, with 2 in ICU.
¿ Of the new cases:
- 418 are from Newcastle LGA
- 265 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 93 are from Maitland LGA
- 54 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 19 are from Cessnock LGA
- 16 are from Singleton LGA
- 10 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 9 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 4 are from Armidale LGA
- 3 are from Inverell LGA
- 2 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 2 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 1 is from Dungog LGA
- 1 is from Glen Innes Severn LGA
- 1 is from Gunnedah LGA
- 1 is from Narrabri LGA
¿ STATEWIDE
- 94.9% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 81.4% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 78% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 137,149 tests
- 2,482 total new cases
- 206 people in hospital
- 26 people in ICU
- 1 death
¿ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: For more information on testing, isolation requirements, changes to the mask and QR code rules, and business requirements, see my earlier post or the links I've posted on my website HERE.
¿ 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. Given the latest news, there are delays at all local testing centres and some people are waiting more than two hours. Many testing clinics will be open longer hours, and you can check those details HERE.
¿ 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.

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