Covid update - Friday
19th November 2021
COVID UPDATE - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19 Lake Macquarie: Just 1 new case: Hunter Region: 3 new cases. Hunter health district: 40 new cases. Statewide: 216 new cases. OF THE NEW LOCAL CASES:
1 is from Lake Macquarie LGA- 1 from Speers Point
1 is from Newcastle LGA- 1 from North Lambton
1 is from Maitland LGA- 1 from Rutherford
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15 are from Mid Coast LGA- 9 from Taree
- 3 from Wingham
- 1 from Tinonee
- 1 from Tuncurry
- 1 from Chatham
13 are from Inverell LGA- 11 from Inverell
- 2 from Tingha
7 are from Moree Plains LGA- 6 from Moree
- 1 from Boggabilla
2 are from Tamworth LGA- 1 from Moonbi
- 1 from Tamworth
- 12 of the total active cases are currently being cared for in hospital. 3 are currently in ICU. 35 cases are linked, 4 are unlinked, 1 is still under investigation.
- 19 were infectious in the community. 20 were isolating while infectious. 1 is still under investigation.
STATEWIDE:- 94.3% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 91.5% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 80.8% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 74.6% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 72,893 tests
- 216 total new cases
- 196 people in hospital
- 28 people in ICU
- 3 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.