Covid update - Wednesday


17th November 2021
There were 231 new cases reported statewide in the 24 hours to 8pm last night including 44 in the Hunter-New England Area Health district. Just 17 of those were
¿ COVID UPDATE - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17
¿ 17 new cases in Hunter Region, with 44 in HNE Health district. No deaths statewide over the past 24 hours, which is great news.
¿ There were 231 new cases reported statewide in the 24 hours to 8pm last night including 44 in the Hunter-New England Area Health District. Of those, however, just 17 are in the Hunter Region with 3 in Lake Macquarie.
¿ OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES:
¿ 7 are from Newcastle LGA
- 3 from Birmingham Gardens
- 2 from Waratah
- 1 from Maryland
- 1 from North Lambton
¿ 3 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 1 from Belmont North
- 1 from Cameron Park
- 1 from Windale
¿ 4 are from Cessnock LGA
- 4 from Abermain
¿ 2 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 1 from Glen Oak
- 1 from Lemon Tree Passage
¿ 1 is from Maitland LGA
- 1 from Rutherford
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¿ 19 are from MidCoast
- 8 from Taree
- 6 from Wingham
- 2 from Forster
- 1 from Bootawa
- 1 from Green Point
- 1 from Old Bar
¿ 6 are from Tamworth LGA
- 4 from Tamworth
- 1 from Moonbi
- 1 from South Tamworth
¿ 1 is from Inverell LGA
- 1 from Tingha
¿ 1 is from Moree Plains LGA
- 1 from Boggabilla
- 14 of the total active cases are currently being
cared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
- 32 cases are linked, 10 are unlinked, 2 are still
under investigation.
- 32 were infectious in the community. 10 were
isolating while infectious. 2 are still under
investigation.
¿ STATEWIDE:
- 94.2% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 91.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 88,104 tests
- 80.7% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 73.9% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 231 total new cases
- 207 people in hospital
- 33 people in ICU
- 0 deaths
¿ POP-UP VAX CLINIC AT Booragul: Hunter-New England Health will hold a pop-up vaccination clinic at Lake Macquarie High School at Booragul this Sunday, November 21. The clinic will be 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.

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