Covid update - Saturday


6th November 2021
There were 270 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 73 of those in the Hunter-New England Area Health District. Given the
¿ COVID UPDATE - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6
¿ 23 NEW LOCAL CASES IN HUNTER REGION
¿ 73 in HNE HEALTH DISTRICT
¿ There were 270 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 73 of those in the Hunter-New England Area Health District. Given the high number of cases in the huge health district which are well out of the local region, today's figure for the Hunter Region is 23 with 5 in Lake Macquarie.
¿ OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES IN THE HEALTH DISTRICT:
¿¿ 7 are from Newcastle LGA
- 2 from Sandgate
- 1 from Hamilton East
- 1 from Jesmond
- 1 from Maryville
- 1 from Mayfield
- 1 from Stockton
¿¿ 5 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 1 from Cameron Park
- 1 from Cardiff
- 1 from Jewells
- 1 from West Wallsend
- 1 from Windale
¿¿ 4 are from Cessnock LGA
- 1 from Bellbird
- 1 from Cessnock
- 2 from Weston
¿¿ 4 are from Maitland LGA
- 2 from East Maitland
- 2 from Gillieston Heights
¿¿ 3 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 1 from Boat Harbour
- 1 from Medowie
- 1 from Raymond Terrace
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¿¿ 21 are from Inverell LGA
- 11 from Inverell
- 8 from Tingha
- 1 from Delungra
- 1 from Ashford
¿¿ 20 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 18 from Moree
- 1 from Boggabilla
- 1 from Ashley
¿¿ 4 are from Tamworth LGA
- 3 from Tamworth
- 1 from Hillvue
¿¿ 3 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 1 from Purfleet
- 1 from Taree
- 1 from Tuncurry
¿¿ 2 are from Armidale LGA
- 2 from Armidale
¿¿ 16 of the total active cases are currently being cared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
¿¿ 57 cases are linked, 7 are unlinked, 9 are still under investigation.
¿¿ 39 were infectious in the community. 25 were isolating while infectious. 9 are still under investigation.
¿ STATEWIDE:
- 93.8% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 89.4% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
Over the past 24 hours:
- 72,350 tests
- 270 new locally acquired cases
- 1 new overseas acquired cases
- 271 total new cases
- 270 people in hospital
- 55 people in ICU
- 3 deaths
¿ WALK-IN VAX CLINIC AT TORONTO TOMORROW: HNE Health will hold a walk-in Pfizer vaccination clinic at Toronto's Westlakes Community Health Centre tomorrow (Sunday) from 10am to 2pm. The clinic at 6 James St will offer:
- 1st and 2nd dose for 12 years+;
-booster dose for 18 years + if it's been 6months since your 2nd dose; and
- 3rd dose for immunocompromised people.
No appointments necessary, just walk in with your mask, your Medicare card and 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.

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