The Hunter has recorded 31 new local COVID-19 cases.
The cases are spread across the Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Newcastle, Maitland, Singleton and Port Stephens local government areas.
Broken down by suburb the new cases are from Cooranbong 3, Charlestown 2, Toronto 2, Warners Bay 2, Belmont 1, Bolton Point 1, Booragul 1, Cardiff South 1, Dudley 1, Edgeworth 1, Mount Hutton 1, Wangi Wangi 1, Woodrising 1, Kurri Kurri 3, Weston 2, Adamstown 1, Newcastle East 1, Wallsend 1, Metford 1, Thornton 1, Singleton 2 and Raymond Terrace 1.
20 of the new cases were infectious in the community, 18 are linked to existing cases and 15 are being cared for in hospital, including one in intensive care.
Statewide, NSW recorded 1007 new cases and a further 11 deaths.
The vaccination rates for the eligible population currently sits at 57.8 per cent double dose and 84.7 per cent first dose.
One new COVID exposure site has been listed in Raymond Terrace overnight.
Anyone who attended the following venues at the specified dates and times is considered a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.
- Service NSW, Raymond Terrace on Wednesday 15 September between 9:30am - 10:25am
