Covid update - Thursday


23rd December 2021
976 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 316 in Lake Macquarie. Hunter Region: 933 new cases. Statewide: 5,715 new cases.
¿ COVID UPDATE - 11AM, THURSDAY DECEMBER 23
¿ 976 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 316 in Lake Macquarie.
¿ Hunter Region: 933 new cases.
¿ Statewide: 5,715 new cases.
¿ There are now 6,507 active cases in the Hunter health district.
¿ In positive news, we only have 14 hospitalisations for Covid in local hospitals, with 2 in ICU.
¿ Of the 933 new cases:
- 338 are from Newcastle LGA
- 316 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 142 are from Maitland LGA
- 61 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 42 are from Cessnock LGA
- 20 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 10 are from Singleton LGA
- 10 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 9 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 8 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 6 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 5 are from Dungog LGA
- 1 is from Narrabri LGA
- 1 is from Liverpool Plains LGA
- 1 is from Armidale LGA
- 1 is from Uralla LGA
¿ STATEWIDE
- 94.9% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93.5% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 81.5% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 78.2% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 160,471 tests
- 5,715 total new cases
- 347 people in hospital
- 45 people in ICU
- 1 death
¿ 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.

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