Covid update - Wednesday
17th November 2021
COVID UPDATE - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17 17 new cases in Hunter Region, with 44 in HNE Health district. No deaths statewide over the past 24 hours, which is great news. There were 231 new cases reported statewide in the 24 hours to 8pm last night including 44 in the Hunter-New England Area Health District. Of those, however, just 17 are in the Hunter Region with 3 in Lake Macquarie. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES:
7 are from Newcastle LGA- 3 from Birmingham Gardens
- 2 from Waratah
- 1 from Maryland
- 1 from North Lambton
3 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 1 from Belmont North
- 1 from Cameron Park
- 1 from Windale
4 are from Cessnock LGA- 4 from Abermain
2 are from Port Stephens LGA- 1 from Glen Oak
- 1 from Lemon Tree Passage
1 is from Maitland LGA- 1 from Rutherford
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19 are from MidCoast- 8 from Taree
- 6 from Wingham
- 2 from Forster
- 1 from Bootawa
- 1 from Green Point
- 1 from Old Bar
6 are from Tamworth LGA- 4 from Tamworth
- 1 from Moonbi
- 1 from South Tamworth
1 is from Inverell LGA- 1 from Tingha
1 is from Moree Plains LGA- 1 from Boggabilla
- 14 of the total active cases are currently being
cared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
- 32 cases are linked, 10 are unlinked, 2 are still
under investigation.
- 32 were infectious in the community. 10 were
isolating while infectious. 2 are still under
investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 94.2% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 91.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 88,104 tests
- 80.7% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 73.9% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 231 total new cases
- 207 people in hospital
- 33 people in ICU
- 0 deaths
POP-UP VAX CLINIC AT Booragul: Hunter-New England Health will hold a pop-up vaccination clinic at Lake Macquarie High School at Booragul this Sunday, November 21. The clinic will be held from 10am to 1pm. Pfizer vaccinations are available for everyone aged 12+ (either first or second dose), booster shots for people aged 18+ (if it's been six months since your second dose) or 3rd dose for immunocompromised people. No bookings required, just bring your Medicare card and some 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.