Covid update - Sunday
21st November 2021
COVID UPDATE - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21 Lake Macquarie: 2 new cases. Hunter Region: 16 new cases. Hunter health district: 32 new cases. Statewide: 176 new cases. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES:
10 are from Newcastle LGA- 3 from Maryland
- 3 from Wallsend
- 2 from Jesmond
- 1 from Hamilton
- 1 from North Lambton
2 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 1 from Rathmines
- 1 from Windale
1 is from Maitland LGA- 1 from Thornton
1 is from Singleton LGA- 1 from Darlington
1 is from Cessnock LGA- 1 from Kurri Kurri
1 is from Port Stephens LGA- 1 from Raymond Terrace
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7 are from Mid Coast LGA- 2 from Taree
- 1 from Greenpoint
- 1 from Tinonee
- 1 from Tuncurry
- 1 from Wherrol Flat
- 1 from Wingham
5 are from Moree Plains LGA- 5 from Moree
3 are from Tamworth LGA- 1 from South Tamworth
- 1 from Tamworth
- 1 from West Tamworth
1 is from Inverell LGA- 1 from Old Mill
- 11 of the total active cases are currently being cared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
- 23 cases are linked, 8 are unlinked and 1 is under investigation.
- 13 were infectious in the community, 18 were isolating while infectious and 1 is under investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 94.4% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 91.8% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 55,330 tests
- 81% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 75.3% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
Over the past 24 hours:
- 176 total new cases
- 192 people in hospital
- 32 people in ICU
- 2 deaths
POP-UP VAX CLINIC AT Booragul TODAY: Hunter-New England Health is holding a pop-up vaccination clinic at Lake Macquarie High School at Booragul today (Sunday) November 21. The clinic is being held from 10am to 1pm. Pfizer vaccinations are available for everyone aged 12+ (either first or second dose), booster shots for people aged 18+ (if it's been six months since your second dose) or 3rd dose for immunocompromised people. No bookings required, just bring your Medicare card and some ID. 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.