Covid update - Tuesday
9th November 2021
COVID UPDATE - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 9 27 NEW LOCAL CASES IN HUNTER REGION 62 in HNE HEALTH DISTRICT There were 222 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 62 of those in the Hunter-New England Area Health District. Of those, however, just 27 are in the Hunter Region with 7 in Lake Macquarie. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES IN THE HEALTH DISTRICT:
11 are from Cessnock LGA- 7 from Cessnock
- 3 from Abermain
- 1 from Weston
7 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 2 from Cameron Park
- 2 from Jewells
- 1 from Brightwaters
- 1 from Buttaba
- 1 from Toronto
5 are from Newcastle LGA- 1 from Fletcher
- 1 from Hamilton
- 1 from Mayfield
- 1 from Sandgate
- 1 from Wallsend
2 are from Maitland LGA- 2 from Chisholm
1 is from Port Stephens LGA- 1 from Boat Harbour
1 is from Singleton LGA- 1 from Lambs Valley
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21 are from Moree Plains LGA- 21 from Moree
8 are from MidCoast LGA- 4 from Taree
- 2 from Forster
- 1 from Nabiac
- 1 from Tinonee
3 are from Inverell LGA- 3 from Inverell
2 are from Tamworth Regional LGA- 2 from Tamworth
1 is from Armidale LGA- 1 from Armidale
20 of the total active cases are currently beingcared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
48 cases are linked, 10 are unlinked, 4 are stillunder investigation.
25 were infectious in the community. 33 wereisolating while infectious. 4 are still under
investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 93.9% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 89.9% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
Over the past 24 hours:
- 66,680 tests
- 222 new locally acquired cases
- 1 new overseas acquired case
- 1 new interstate acquired case
- 224 total new cases
- 254 people in hospital
- 42 people in ICU
- 4 deaths
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.