Covid update - Saturday
8th January 2022
COVID UPDATE - 11.15am, SATURDAY JANUARY 8 4432 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 904 in Lake Macquarie. Another death has been reported in the Newcastle area (a woman aged in her 70s). Hunter Region: 3472 new cases. We now have 19,755 active cases in the health district. We also have 106 local people being cared for in our hospitals, and 9 are in ICU. Statewide: 45,098 new cases, and 9 more deaths. Can I please ask again for your understanding on Facebook questions and comments. Like most places, I have staff on leave and staff off with Covid and I simply can’t respond to all questions. Please use the links I provide in the daily updates for more information or use the NSW Health site for more details. Of the new cases in the health district:- 1,205 are from Newcastle LGA
- 904 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 582 are from Maitland LGA
- 418 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 305 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 265 are from Cessnock LGA
- 256 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 107 are from Inverell LGA
- 87 are from Armidale LGA
- 55 are from Singleton LGA
- 50 are from Gunnedah LGA
- 45 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 42 are from Narrabri LGA
- 40 are from Liverpool Plains LGA
- 20 are from Dungog LGA
- 16 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 9 are from Uralla LGA
- 8 are from Walcha LGA
- 7 are from Glen Innes Severn LGA
- 7 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 4 are from Tenterfield LGA
STATEWIDE- 95.1% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93.7% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 81.5% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 78.1% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 116,915 tests
- 45,098 total new cases
- 1795 people in hospital
- 145 people in ICU
- 9 deaths
NEW CASE LOCATIONS: You can keep up to date with case numbers and vaccination rates in your suburb HERE. ISOLATION UPDATE: NSW Health has updated the rules around self isolation. Fact sheet HERE. TESTING: If you experience any symptoms, get tested as soon as possible. Testing clinic opening hours 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. All further info at NSW Health.