Covid update - Monday
22nd November 2021
COVID UPDATE - MONDAY NOVEMBER 22 Lake Macquarie: 2 new cases. Hunter Region: 10 new cases. Hunter health district: 30 new cases. Statewide: 180 new cases. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES:
7 are from Newcastle LGA- 3 from Jesmond
- 1 from Mayfield
- 1 from New Lambton Heights
- 1 from Wallsend
- 1 from Waratah West
2 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 1 from Cameron Park
- 1 from Macquarie Hills
1 is from Port Stephens LGA- 1 from Nelson Bay
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11 are from Moree Plains LGA- 11 from Moree
8 are from Mid Coast LGA- 4 from Taree
- 1 from Wingham
- 1 from Cedar Party
- 1 from Krambach
- 1 from Old Bar
1 is from Narrabri LGA- 1 from Narrabri
- 10 of the total active cases are currently being cared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
- 22 cases are linked, 5 are unlinked and 3 are under investigation.
- 12 were infectious in the community, 15 were isolating while infectious and 3 are 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
- 81% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 75.4% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
Over the past 24 hours:
- 45,405 tests
- 180 total new cases
- 202 people in hospital
- 30 people in ICU
- 1 death
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.