Covid update - Wednesday
8th December 2021
COVID UPDATE - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8 N
new cases in Lake Macquarie today. Lower Hunter: 2 new cases Hunter health district: 12 new cases. Statewide: 403 new cases. Omicron update: There are now 34 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in NSW. None of those cases have required hospitalisation. Of the new cases in the health district:
1 is from Newcastle LGA- 1 from Mayfield
1 is from Singleton LGA- 1 from Singleton
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6 are from Moree Plains LGA- 6 from Moree
4 are from Mid Coast LGA- 2 from Wingham
- 1 from Taree
- 1 from Tuncurry
- 1 of the total active cases is currently being cared for in hospital.
- 10 cases are linked and 2 are unlinked.
- 7 were infectious in the community and 3 were isolating while infectious. 2 are under investigation.
STATEWIDE- 94.7% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 92.9% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 81.4% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 77.3% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 92,566 tests
- 403 total new cases
- 151 people in hospital
- 25 people in ICU
- 1 death
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.