Covid update: Sunday
7th November 2021
COVID UPDATE - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7 26 NEW LOCAL CASES IN HUNTER REGION 77 in HNE HEALTH DISTRICT There were 244 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 77 of those in the Hunter-New England Area Health District. Of those, however, just 26 are in the Hunter Region with 5 in Lake Macquarie. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES IN THE HEALTH DISTRICT:
7 are from Newcastle LGA- 2 from Jesmond
- 1 from Adamstown Heights
- 1 from Georgetown
- 1 from Hamilton South
- 1 from Maryland
- 1 from North Lambton
5 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 1 from Belmont North
- 1 from Buttaba
- 1 from Fassifern
- 1 from Jewells
- 1 from Windale
7 are from Cessnock LGA- 3 from Weston
- 2 from Cessnock
- 1 from Abermain
- 1 from Nulkaba
5 are from Port Stephens LGA- 1 from Anna Bay
- 1 from Medowie
- 1 from Nelson Bay
- 1 from Raymond Terrace
- 1 from Shoal Bay
2 are from Maitland LGA- 2 from Woodberry
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23 are from Inverell LGA- 9 from Inverell
- 14 from Tingha
17 are from Moree Plains LGA- 17 from Moree
8 are from Tamworth LGA- 4 from Tamworth
- 2 from East Tamworth
- 1 from Manilla
- 1 from Oxley Vale
2 are from Armidale LGA- 2 from Armidale
1 is from Mid Coast LGA- 1 from Purfleet
19 of the total active cases are currently being cared for in hospital. 4 are currently in ICU. 56 cases are linked, 6 are unlinked, 15 are still under investigation. 40 were infectious in the community. 22 were isolating while infectious. 15 are still under investigation. STATEWIDE:- 93.9% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 89.7% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 70,276 tests
- 244 new locally acquired cases
- 0 new overseas acquired cases
- 244 total new cases
- 269 people in hospital
- 52 people in ICU
- 1 death
WALK-IN VAX CLINIC AT TORONTO TODAY: HNE Health is holding a walk-in Pfizer vaccination clinic at Toronto's Westlakes Community Health Centre today 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.