Covid update - Thursday
9th December 2021
COVID UPDATE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 9 2 new cases in Lake Macquarie today. While we now have no people in hospital being treated for Covid, a Lake Macquarie man aged in his 70s died in Gosford Hospital yesterday with Covid. The man was fully vaccinated but had significant underlying health conditions. Lower Hunter: 6 new cases Hunter health district: 13 new cases. Statewide: 420 new cases. Of the new cases in the health district:
2 are from Lake Macquarie LGA- 1 from Bonnells Bay
- 1 from Cardiff
2 are from Newcastle LGA- 1 from Mayfield
- 1 from Wallsend
1 is from Dungog LGA- 1 from Martins Creek
1 is from Maitland LGA- 1 from Bolwarra Heights
-----------------------------
7 are from Mid Coast LGA- 4 from Taree
- 3 from Purfleet
- None of the total active cases is currently being cared for in hospital.
- 10 cases are linked and 2 are unlinked. 1 is under investigation.
- 10 were infectious in the community and 2 were isolating while infectious. 1 is under investigation.
STATEWIDE- 94.7% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93% 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
- 77.4% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
Over the past 24 hours:
- 84,883 tests
- 420 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.