The Hunter has had a massive spike in COVID-19 case numbers, recording 82 on Thursday.
The cases are spread across the Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens and Mid-Coast local government areas.
By suburb the new cases are from Edgeworth 4, Woodrising 2, Windale 2, Belmont South 2, Toronto 1, Cooranbong 1, Mirrabooka 1, Booragul 1, Charlestown 1, Dudley 1, Gateshead 1, Glendale 1, Belmont 1, Marks Point 1, Murrays Beach 1, Kurri Kurri 7, Weston 5, Cliftleigh 2, Cessnock 1, Heddon Greta 1, Kitchener 1, Laguna 1, Neath 1, Wallsend 3, Mayfield 3, New Lambton 2, Newcastle 2, Merewether 1, Tarro 1, Adamstown 1, Hamilton South 1, Mayfield East 1, Waratah West 1, Rankin Park 1, Woodberry 12, Rutherford 1, Thornton 1, East Maitland 1, South Maitland 1, Farley 1, Raymond Terrace 2, Fern Bay 1, Medowie 1, Gloucester 3 and Pampoolah 1.
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant has singled out Woodberry for its huge spike in cases, saying health authorities are concerned about the 12 cases recorded there.
34 of the fresh cases were infectious in the community, 48 are linked to existing cases and 13 are being cared for in hospital, including two in ICU.
Statewide, NSW recorded 941 new cases and a further six deaths.
The vaccination rates are currently at 86.7 per cent single dose and 62.9 per cent double dose.
A number of COVID exposure sites have been listed overnight including at Newcastle, Kotara, Mayfield & Wallsend.
Anyone who attended the following venues at the specified dates and times is being asked to monitor for symptoms and get tested if symptoms appear.
- Newcastle Courthouse (Court Room 2.1) on Friday 24 September between 8:30am - 4:30pm
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.
- Priceline Pharmacy, Westfield Kotara on Saturday 25 September between 11:55am - 12:20pm
- Chemist Warehouse, Mayfield on Saturday 25 September between 8:45am - 9:05am
- McDonalds, Wallsend (in-store only)
- Monday 20 September between 10:05am - 4:05pm
- Wednesday 22 September between 8am - 4:05pm
