Covid update - Friday
17th December 2021
11am COVID UPDATE - FRIDAY DECEMBER 17 674 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 190 in Lake Macquarie. Hunter Region: 640 new cases. Statewide: 2213 new cases.
There are now 12 people being treated for Covid in local hospitals, with 3 in ICU. Of the new cases:- 308 are from Newcastle LGA
- 190 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 53 are from Maitland LGA
- 41 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 24 are from Cessnock LGA
- 13 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 11 are from Singleton LGA
- 8 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 7 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 5 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 4 are from Gunnedah LGA
- 3 are from Inverell LGA
- 2 are from Armidale Regional LGA
- 2 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 2 are from Walcha LGA
- 1 is from Dungog LGA
STATEWIDE- 94.8% 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
- 77.9% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 127,583 tests
- 2,213 total new cases
- 215 people in hospital
- 24 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.