The Hunter has recorded three new cases of COVID-19, the regions lowest daily case number since the local outbreak began on August 5.
Of the new cases two were recorded in the Newcastle, while one was recorded in Maitland. All three cases are linked to existing cases and none were infectious while in the community.
31 of the regions 153 cases are in hospital but none of them are requiring ICU.
Across the state 642 cases were recorded along with four deaths. Concerningly, 508 cases are under investigation.
The Premier announced that Sydney would remain in lockdown for another four weeks and has issued a curfew for LGA's of concern.
An outdoor mask mandate, for all of NSW is being introduced from Monday 23 August requiring masks to be worn outdoors except when exercising.
A number of exposure venues have been listed across the Hunter overnight including in Raymond Terrace, Boolaroo, Wallsend, Thornton, Greenhills and Mayfield.
Anyone who attended the following venues on the specified dates and times are casual contacts and must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.
- Blooms the Chemist, Raymond Terrace Marketplace on Saturday 14 August between 12:30pm - 12:40pm
- Bunnings, Boolaroo on Saturday 14 August between 5:09pm - 5:39pm & Sunday 15 August between 2:52pm - 3pm
- Bunnings Wallsend on Sunday 15 August between 2:26pm - 2:30pm
- Terry White Chemist, Raymond Terrace Central Plaza on Sunday 15 August between 10am - 10:10am
- Tenambit Newsagency and LPO on Wednesday 11 August between 2:10pm - 2:15pm
- Phoenix House Chinese, Thornton Shopping Centre on Wednesday 11 August between 11:55am - 12:15pm
- Coles, Wallsend on Monday 9 August between 7:31pm - 737pm, Friday 13 August between 12:32pm - 12:50pm & Sunday 15 August 7:20pm - 7:30pm
- Big W, Stockland Greenhills on Thursday 12 August between 3:46pm - 4:10pm
- Woolworths, Raymond Terrace Central Plaza on Sunday 15 August from 10am - 10:05am
- Woolworths, Mayfield on Wednesday 11 August from 8:46am - 8:58am
- Coles, Thornton on Wednesday 11 August from 12:06pm - 12:14pm
