Covid update: Monday
27th December 2021
COVID UPDATE - 11AM, MONDAY DECEMBER 27 579 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 200 in Lake Macquarie. Hunter Region: 513 new cases. Statewide: 6324 new cases, and three more deaths. There are now 7140 active cases in the Hunter health district. We now have 21 people being treated for Covid in local hospitals, with 2 in ICU. Of the new cases in the health district:- 200 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 123 are from Newcastle LGA
- 57 are from Cessnock LGA
- 55 are from Maitland LGA
- 27 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 21 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 20 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 16 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 15 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 12 are from Singleton LGA
- 8 are from Armidale LGA
- 8 are from Narrabri LGA
- 7 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 2 are from Gunnedah LGA
- 2 are from Gwydir LGA
- 2 are from Walcha LGA
- 1 is from Dungog LGA
- 1 are from Inverell LGA
- 1 is from Liverpool Plains LGA
- 1 is from Uralla LGA
STATEWIDE- 95% 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
- 81.6% of people aged 12-15 have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 78.3% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 97,241 tests
- 6,324 total new cases
- 521 people in hospital
- 55 people in ICU
- 3 deaths
NEW CASE LOCATIONS: You can keep up to date with case numbers and vaccination rates in your suburb HERE. ISOLATION UPDATE: NSW Health has updated the rules around self isolation. Fact sheet HERE. TESTING: If you experience any symptoms, get tested as soon as possible. Testing clinic opening hours 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. All further info at NSW Health.