Covid update - Thursday
21st October 2021
74 NEW LOCAL CASES COVID UPDATE - 11.00am Thursday October 21 There were 372 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 74 of those in the Hunter-New England health district, including 12 in Lake Macquarie. These new cases take the total number in the latest Hunter outbreak to 2429. OF THOSE NEW CASES IN THE HNE HEALTH DISTRICT:
23 are from Newcastle LGA- 3 from Elermore Vale
- 3 from Hamilton
- 3 from Hamilton South
- 3 from Jesmond
- 2 from New Lambton Heights
- 2 from Wallsend
- 1 from Adamstown
- 1 from Birmingham Gardens
- 1 from Mayfield West
- 1 from Merewether
- 1 from North Lambton
- 1 from Tarro
- 1 from The Hill
15 are from Maitland LGA- 6 from Rutherford
- 4 from Metford
- 3 from Woodberry
- 1 from Lorn
- 1 from Thornton
12 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 2 from Dudley
- 2 from Macquarie Hills
- 1 from Belmont North
- 1 from Bolton Point
- 1 from Cardiff South
- 1 from Gateshead
- 1 from Pelican
- 1 from West Wallsend
- 1 from Windale
- 1 from Wyee
9 are from Cessnock LGA- 8 from Cessnock
- 1 from Kurri Kurri
8 are from MidCoast LGA- 4 from Taree
- 1 from Cundletown
- 1 from Killabakh
- 1 from Purfleet
- 1 from Hawks Nest
4 are from Port Stephens LGA- 2 from Raymond Terrace
- 1 from Williamtown
- 1 from Karuah
3 is from Tamworth Regional LGA- 1 from East Tamworth
- 1 from South Tamworth
- 1 from West Tamworth
23 of the total active cases are currently beingcared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
35 are linked, 9 are unlinked, and 30 are stillunder investigation.
30 were infectious in the community. 14 wereisolating while infectious. 30 are still under
investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 92.5% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 82.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 86,235 tests
- 372 new locally acquired cases
- 2 new overseas acquired cases
- 374 total new cases
- 523 people in hospital
- 124 people in ICU
- 1 death
EXPOSURE SITES: There were no exposure sites of concern reported in the Hunter Region overnight, but you can keep up to date with the full regularly-updated list of exposure sites 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.