Covid update - Saturday
23rd October 2021
78 NEW LOCAL CASES COVID UPDATE - 11.00am Saturday October 23 There were 332 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 78 of those in the Hunter-New England health district, including 21 in Lake Macquarie. These new cases take the total number in the latest Hunter outbreak to 2569. OF THOSE NEW CASES IN THE HNE HEALTH DISTRICT:
21 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 3 from Macquarie Hills
- 3 from Warners Bay
- 2 from Cardiff Heights
- 2 from Dudley
- 2 from Holmesville
- 2 from West Wallsend
- 1 from Bolton Point
- 1 from Bonnells Bay
- 1 from Charlestown
- 1 from Gateshead
- 1 from Jewells
- 1 from Toronto
- 1 from Windale
20 are from Newcastle LGA- 4 from Jesmond
- 4 from Tarro
- 2 from New Lambton
- 2 from Waratah West
- 1 from Carrington
- 1 from Elermore Vale
- 1 from Hamilton
- 1 from Hamilton South
- 1 from Islington
- 1 from Mayfield
- 1 from North Lambton
- 1 from Tighes Hill
15 are from Mid-Coast LGA- 8 from Taree
- 3 from Wingham
- 2 from Forster
- 1 from Harrington
- 1 from Tuncurry
10 are from Cessnock LGA- 6 from Cessnock
- 2 from Kurri Kurri
- 1 from Aberdare
- 1 from Abermain
6 are from Maitland LGA- 4 from Rutherford
- 1 from East Maitland
- 1 from Woodberry
2 are from Dungog LGA- 1 from Clarence Town
- 1 from Martins Creek
2 are from Tamworth LGA- 1 from Tamworth
- 1 from West Tamworth
1 is from Port Stephens LGA- 1 from Raymond Terrace
1 is from Muswellbrook LGA- 1 from Castle Rock
24 of the total active cases are currently being cared for in hospital. 4 are currently in ICU. 56 are linked, 16 are unlinked, and 6 are still under investigation. 49 were infectious in the community. 23 were isolating while infectious. 6 are still under investigation. STATEWIDE:- 92.8% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 83.7% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 64,118 tests
- 332 new locally acquired cases
- 1 new overseas acquired case
- 333 total new cases
- 469 people in hospital
- 123 people in ICU
- 2 deaths
EXPOSURE SITES:New exposure sites named by HNE Health overnight include sites at Charlestown, Kotara and Hamilton. Full details on the new sites (including a link to the full list at NSW Health) are on my website HERE.
WALK IN VAX CLINIC FOR 12-15yo: Belmont vaccination hub is hosting a Super Walk-in Weekend Pfizer vaccination event for 12-15 year olds today and tomorrow (October 23 and Sunday 24). The hub will open to walk-ins from 8am to 2.45pm – Saturday and Sunday. Children aged 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged over 18 years. Remember to wear a mask and bring your Medicare card with you. 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.