Covid update: Sunday
9th January 2022
COVID UPDATE - 11.15am, SUNDAY JANUARY 9 2527 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 472 in Lake Macquarie. Hunter Region: 1912 new cases. We now have 21,823 active cases in the health district. We also have 106 local people being cared for in our hospitals, and 9 are in ICU. Statewide: 30,062 new cases, and 16 more deaths. Of the new cases in the health district:- 472 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 441 are from Newcastle LGA
- 346 are from Maitland LGA
- 220 are from Cessnock LGA
- 219 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 208 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 153 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 107 are from Singleton LGA
- 62 are from Inverell LGA
- 62 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 60 are from Armidale LGA
- 38 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 36 are from Gunnedah LGA
- 33 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 23 are from Dungog LGA
- 23 are from Narrabri LGA
- 8 are from Liverpool Plains LGA
- 8 are from Walcha LGA
- 3 are from Uralla LGA
- 2 are from Gwydir LGA
- 2 are from Tenterfield LGA
- 1 is from Glen Innes Severn 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
- 98,986 tests
- 30,062 total new cases
- 1,927 people in hospital
- 151 people in ICU
- 16 deaths
NEW CASE LOCATIONS: You can keep up to date with case numbers and vaccination rates in your suburb and LGA 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.