Covid update - Friday
12th November 2021
COVID UPDATE - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12 13 new cases in Hunter Region, with 57 in HNE Health district There were 286 new cases reported statewide in the past 24 hours, with 57 of those in the Hunter-New England Area Health District. Of those, however, just 13 are in the Hunter Region with only 3 in Lake Macquarie. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES IN THE HEALTH DISTRICT:
6 are from Port Stephens LGA- 2 from Shoal Bay
- 2 from Raymond Terrace
- 1 from Boat Harbour
- 1 from Heatherbrae
3 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 1 from Belmont North
- 1 from Gateshead
- 1 from Teralba
2 are from Newcastle LGA- 2 from Warabrook
1 is from Dungog LGA- 1 from Clarence Town
1 is from Maitland LGA- 1 from Gillieston Heights
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16 are from MidCoast- 10 from Taree
- 3 from Forster
- 1 from Boomerang Beach
- 1 from Tinonee
- 1 from Tuncurry
13 are from Moree Plains LGA- 13 from Moree
12 are from Inverell LGA- 7 from Inverell
- 5 from Tingha
3 are from Tamworth LGA- 1 from Calala
- 1 from Moonbi
- 1 from South Tamworth
19 of the total active cases are currently being
cared for in hospital. 2 are currently in ICU.
38 cases are linked, 14 are unlinked, 5 are still
under investigation.
21 were infectious in the community. 31 were
isolating while infectious. 5 are still under
investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 94.1% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 90.6% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 77,119 tests
- 286 new locally acquired cases
- 1 new overseas acquired cases
- 287 total new cases
- 236 people in hospital
- 34 people in ICU
- 2 deaths
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.