Covid update - Thursday
6th January 2022
COVID UPDATE - 11.15am, THURSDAY JANUARY 6 3424 new cases have been recorded in the Hunter Health district over the past 24 hours, including 866 in Lake Macquarie. Sadly, a man and a woman both in their 60s from the Lake Macquarie area have died at John Hunter Hospital. They were among six deaths reported statewide overnight. Both had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and had underlying health conditions. My sincere condolences go out to their family and friends. Hunter Region: 2940 new cases. We now have 13,974 active cases in the health district. Unfortunately our hospitalisation numbers are still rising - we now have 89 local people being cared for in our hospitals, and 9 are in ICU. Statewide: 34,994 new cases, and six deaths. Of the new cases in the health district:- 912 are from Newcastle LGA
- 866 are from Lake Macquarie LGA
- 437 are from Maitland LGA
- 345 are from Port Stephens LGA
- 281 are from Mid Coast LGA
- 246 are from Cessnock LGA
- 89 are from Tamworth Regional LGA
- 66 are from Singleton LGA
- 48 are from Narrabri LGA
- 26 are from Dungog LGA
- 23 are from Upper Hunter LGA
- 19 are from Muswellbrook LGA
- 17 are from Armidale Regional LGA
- 13 are from Inverell LGA
- 12 are from Moree Plains LGA
- 11 are from Gunnedah LGA
- 6 are from Liverpool Plains LGA
- 3 are from Uralla LGA
- 2 are from Gwydir LGA
- 1 is from Glen Innes LGA
- 1 is from Tenterfield 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
- 111,231 tests
- 34,994 total new cases
- 1,609 people in hospital
- 131 people in ICU
- 6 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.