Covid update - Wednesday
5th January 2022
COVID UPDATE - 11.00am, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5 2961 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 684 in Lake Macquarie. Hunter Region: 2353 new cases. We now have 11,422 active cases in the health district. We also have 71 local people being cared for in our hospitals, and 5 are in ICU. Statewide: 35,054 new cases, and eight deaths. Of the new cases in the health district:- 704 are from Newcastle LGA
- 684 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 450 are from Maitland LGA
- 223 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 213 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 163 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 135 are from Cessnock LGA
- 97 are from Singleton LGA
- 91 are from Narrabri LGA
- 71 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 29 are from Armidale Regional LGA
- 22 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 20 are from Gunnedah LGA
- 19 are from Dungog LGA
- 18 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 9 are from Liverpool Plains LGA
- 3 are from Walcha LGA
- 5 are from Uralla LGA
- 2 are from Gwydir LGA
- 2 are from Inverell LGA
STATEWIDE- 95% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93.6% 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
- 78% of people aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 108,844 tests
- 35,054 total new cases
- 1,491 people in hospital
- 119 people in ICU
- 8 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.