18 of the new cases were infectious in the community while 31 are linked to existing cases. 23 of the total active cases are being cared for in hospital, including four in ICU.
CASE BREAKDOWN
MAITLAND - 13
Woodberry 6, Telarah 2, Rutherford 2, Millers Forrest 2 and East Maitland 1.
LAKE MACQUARIE - 11
Bolton Point 3, Belmont South 1, Gateshead 1, Hillsborough 1, Macquarie Hills 1, Marks Point 1, Toronto 1, West Wallsend 1 and Croudace Bay 1.
CESSNOCK - 9
Weston 7 and Bellbird 2.
NEWCASTLE - 6
Adamstown 1, Bar Beach 1, Cooks Hill 1, Hamilton South 1, Mayfield 1 and New Lambton Heights 1.
PORT STEPHENS - 3
Raymond Terrace 3.
MID-COAST - 3
Taree 3.
TAMWORTH - 2
Tamworth 1 and West Tamworth 1.
STATWIDE
NSW has recorded another substantial drop in cases with 360 new local infections recorded on Tuesday. A further five people have died with the virus.
The double dose vaccination rates are increasing faster than the single dose. 74 per cent of the elgiible adult population is now fully vaccinated, that's up half a per cent from Monday. Single doses are currently sitting at 90.4 per cent.
EXPOSURE SITES
A number of COVID exposure sites have been listed overnight including at Warners Bay and Singleton.
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.
- Subway, Warners Bay on Tuesday 5 October between 9am - 2pm
- Albion Hotel, Singleton
- Friday 1 October between 12pm - 7:25pm
- Saturday 2 October between 1:55pm - 3:20pm
- Sunday 3 October between 1pm - 2:40pm
- Monday 4 October between 10am - 10pm
