Covid update - Tuesday


26th October 2021
There were 282 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 49 of those in the Hunter-New England health district, including 8 in Lake Macquarie. These new cases
¿ 49 NEW LOCAL CASES
¿ COVID UPDATE - 11.00am Tuesday October 26
¿ There were 282 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 49 of those in the Hunter-New England health district, including 8 in Lake Macquarie. These new cases take the total number in the latest Hunter outbreak to 2729. We now have 24 people in the region being cared for in hospital, with 6 in ICU.
¿ OF THOSE NEW CASES IN THE HNE HEALTH DISTRICT:
¿ 12 are from Newcastle LGA
- 2 from Carrington
- 2 from Hamilton South
- 2 from Jesmond
- 1 from Broadmeadow
- 1 from Cooks Hill
- 1 from Elermore Vale
- 1 from Mayfield
- 1 from Mayfield East
- 1 from Mayfield West
¿ 8 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 3 from Windale
- 2 from Bolton Point
- 1 from Belmont South
- 1 from Cardiff
- 1 from Cardiff South
¿ 8 are from Maitland LGA
- 3 from Thornton
- 2 from Rutherford
- 2 from Tenambit
- 1 from Gillieston Heights
¿ 8 are from Cessnock LGA
- 5 from Kurri Kurri
- 2 from Cessnock
- 1 from Heddon Greta
¿ 6 are from MidCoast LGA
- 3 from Taree
- 1 from Harrington
- 1 from Tuncurry
- 1 from Wingham
¿ 5 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 4 from Raymond Terrace
- 1 from Corlette
¿ 2 are from Dungog LGA
- 1 from Gresford
- 1 from Clarencetown
¿ 28 cases are linked, 16 are unlinked, 5 are still
under investigation.
¿ 32 were infectious in the community. 12 were
isolating while infectious. 5 are still under
investigation.
¿ STATEWIDE:
- 93.1% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 85% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 71,352 tests
- 282 new locally acquired cases
- 2 new overseas acquired cases
- 284 total new cases
- 457 people in hospital
- 109 people in ICU
- 1 death
¿ VACCINATIONS IN LAKE MACQUARIE: The first dose vaccination rate in Lake Macquarie for people aged 15+ is now more than 96%, while the fully vaccinated rate is now 85.7%. We have great capacity for new vaccinations locally for those who haven't had one yet. The Moderna vaccine is available at a number of local pharmacies while Pfizer is readily available at many GP clinics - in fact the Boulevard Family Practice vax hub on Brighton Ave at Toronto has walk-ins for Pfizer available today and every day this week (ph 0436 817 128). I'll post the latest vaccination rates by postcode area this afternoon.
¿ EXPOSURE SITES: Most people who visited an exposure site and are subsequently deemed a close or casual contact are now notified through their Service NSW app. Sites which are considered a risk to the broader public, however, are still listed on the NSW Health site. New sites on that list which were identified overnight include Windale Community Medical Centre and Elder Street Practice at Lambton. Full details on the new sites (including a link to the full list at NSW Health) are on my website 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.

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