Covid update - Wednesday
3rd November 2021
COVID UPDATE - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3 35 NEW LOCAL CASES There were 190 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 35 of those in the Hunter-New England health district and 4 in the Lake Macquarie LGA. OF THOSE NEW LOCAL CASES:
7 are from Newcastle LGA- 3 from Maryland
- 1 from Broadmeadow
- 1 from Hamilton South
- 1 from Jesmond
- 1 from Mayfield
6 are from Port Stephens LGA- 3 from Raymond Terrace
- 1 from Medowie
- 1 from Nelson Bay
- 1 from Tomago
6 are from Cessnock LGA- 3 from Weston
- 2 from Ellalong
- 1 from Kurri Kurri
4 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 2 from Brightwaters
- 1 from Warners Bay
- 1 from Windale
4 are from MidCoast LGA- 3 from Taree
- 1 from Tuncurry
2 are from Tamworth Regional LGA- 2 from Tamworth
2 are from Maitland LGA- 1 from Pokolbin
- 1 from Telarah
1 is from Dungog LGA- 1 from Martins Creek
1 is from Inverell LGA- 1 from Inverell
1 is from Moree Plains LGA- 1 from Moree
1 is from Singleton LGA- 1 from Singleton
14 of the total active cases are currently beingcared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
24 cases are linked, 9 are unlinked, 2 are stillunder investigation.
22 were infectious in the community. 11 wereisolating while infectious. 2 are still under
investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 93.6% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 88.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
In the past 24 hours there were:
- 114,303 tests
- 190 new locally acquired cases
- 0 new overseas acquired cases
- 190 total new cases
- 309 people in hospital
- 68 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.