Covid update - Tuesday
2nd November 2021
COVID UPDATE - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2 BREAKING NEWS: RESTRICTIONS EASED FURTHER 64 NEW LOCAL CASES There were 173 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 64 of those in the Hunter-New England health district and 17 in the Lake Macquarie LGA. Sadly, a man from Newcastle was among the four deaths recorded statewide yesterday. OF THOSE NEW LOCAL CASES:
17 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 3 from Jewells
- 2 from Charlestown
- 2 from Toronto
- 1 from Belmont North
- 1 from Cardiff South
- 1 from Caves Beach
- 1 from Cooranbong
- 1 from Gateshead
- 1 from Morisset
- 1 from Swansea
- 1 from Wangi Wangi
- 1 from Whitebridge
- 1 from Windale
13 are from Newcastle LGA- 5 from Maryland
- 4 from Fletcher
- 2 from Mayfield
- 1 from Adamstown
- 1 from Hamilton
12 are from MidCoast LGA- 10 from Taree
- 1 from Forster
- 1 from Tuncurry
8 are from Port Stephens LGA- 3 from Raymond Terrace
- 2 from Anna Bay
- 1 from Mallabula
- 1 from Medowie
- 1 from Nelson Bay
5 are from Cessnock LGA- 3 from Cessnock
- 1 from Kurri Kurri
- 1 from Weston
5 are from Maitland LGA- 2 from Rutherford
- 1 from Gillieston Heights
- 1 from Morpeth
- 1 from South Maitland
3 are from Tamworth LGA- 2 from South Tamworth
- 1 from Tamworth
1 is from Moree Plains LGA- 1 from Moree
18 of the total active cases are currently beingcared for in hospital. 4 are currently in ICU.
44 cases are linked, 16 are unlinked, 4 are stillunder investigation.
41 were infectious in the community. 19 wereisolating while infectious. 4 are still under
investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 93.6% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 87.8% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
In the past 24 hours:
- 58,988 tests
- 173 new locally acquired cases
- 0 new overseas acquired cases
- 173 total new cases
- 333 people in hospital
- 72 people in ICU
- 4 deaths
BREAKING NEWS ON RULE CHANGES: The Government has announced a further easing of restrictions which will take effect from next Monday, November 8. They include:increasing the allowable capacity limits at hospitality venues from one person per 4sqm to one person per 2sqm;
no cap on the number of fully vaccinated people visiting a home;
stadiums will be able to have 100% capacity;
indoor pools will reopen for all purposes;
play centres will reopen; and
outdoor gatherings of vaccinated people will be uncapped.
UNVACCINATED TO STAY IN LOCKDOWN UNTIL DEC 15: Despite the changes mentioned above, restrictions for unvaccinated people now won't be eased until Dec 15 (previously December 1), or until the State's full vaccination rate hits 95%. VACCINATION RATES BY LAKE MACQUARIE POSTCODE: More than 91% of people aged 15+ in Lake Macquarie are now fully vaccinated which is great news. I have a breakdown by vaccination figures by local postcode on my website HERE. 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.