Covid update: Saturday
20th November 2021
COVID UPDATE - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20 Zero new cases in Lake Macquarie today! Hunter Region: 7 new cases. Hunter health district: 28 new cases. Statewide: 182 new cases. No deaths recorded statewide over the past 24 hours. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES:
5 are from Newcastle LGA- 3 from Warabrook
- 1 from North Lambton
- 1 from Maryland
1 is from Cessnock LGA- 1 from Neath
1 is from Port Stephens LGA- 1 from Glen Oak
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7 are from Moree Plains LGA- 7 from Moree
5 are from Tamworth LGA- 3 from South Tamworth
- 1 from Tamworth
- 1 from Oxley Vale
4 are from Mid Coast LGA- 3 from Wingham
- 1 from Taree
4 are from Inverell LGA- 2 from Inverell
- 2 from Tingha
1 is from Armidale LGA- 1 from Old Mill
- 10 of the total active cases are currently being cared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU.
- 21 cases are linked and 7 are unlinked.
- 18 were infectious in the community. 10 were isolating while infectious.
STATEWIDE:- 94.3% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 91.7% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- tests
- 80.9% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 74.9% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 182 total new cases
- 191 people in hospital
- 28 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.