Covid update - Thursday
16th December 2021
11am COVID UPDATE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 16 633 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 213 in Lake Macquarie. Hunter Region: 615 new cases. Statewide: 1742 new cases.There are now 9 people being treated for Covid in local hospitals, with 2 in ICU. Of the new cases:- 267 are from Newcastle LGA
- 213 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 45 are from Maitland LGA
- 40 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 30 are from Cessnock LGA
- 8 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 8 are from Singleton LGA
- 7 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 4 are from Armidale Regional LGA
- 4 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 3 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 1 is from Dungog LGA
- 1 is from Gunnedah LGA
- 1 is from Inverell LGA
- 1 is from Moree Plains LGA
STATEWIDE- 94.8% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93.3% 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
- 77.8% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 143,938 tests
- 1,742 total new cases
- 192 people in hospital
- 26 people in ICU
- 0 deaths
LOCKDOWN: There is little to no chance that a lockdown is imminent. The Govt has made it very clear that lockdowns will only occur if our hospital system becomes over run. At the moment, it is not, so our high vaccination rate is doing its job. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: For more information on testing, isolation requirements, changes to the mask and QR code rules, and business requirements, see my earlier post or the links I've posted on my website HERE. 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. Given the latest news, there are delays at all local testing centres and some people are waiting more than two hours. Many testing clinics will be open longer hours, and you can check those details HERE. 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.