49 new COVID-19 cases in the Hunter, as health authorities call out Kurri Kurri

BY JARROD MELMETH

49 new local COVID019 cases have been recorded across the Hunter, bringing the regions total since August 5 to 2,729.

There are currently 940 active cases across the region, of which 24 are in hospital, including six in intensive care.

Of Tuesday's 49 cases, 32 were infectious in the community, while 28 are linked to existing cases.

Dr Jeremy McAnulty from NSW Health is calling on residents in the Kurri Kurri area to come forward for testing due to a rise in cases.

CASE BREAKDOWN

NEWCASTLE - 12

Carrington 2, Hamilton South 2, Jesmond 2, Broadmeadow 1, Cooks Hill 1, Elermore Vale 1, Mayfield 1, Mayfield East 1, Mayfield West 1.

LAKE MACQUARIE - 8

Windale 3, Bolton Point 2, Belmont South 1, Cardiff 1, Cardiff South 1.

MAITLAND - 8

Thornton 3, Rutherford 2, Tenambit 2, Gillieston Heights 1.

CESSNOCK - 8

Kurri Kurri 5, Cessnock 2, Heddon Greta 1.

MID COAST - 6

Taree 3, Harrington 1, Tuncurry 1, Wingham 1.

PORT STEPHENS - 5

Raymond Terrace 4, Corlette 1.

DUNGOG - 2

Gresford 1, Clarencetown 1.

STATWIDE

NSW has recorded 282 new local COVID cases and one death in the latest reporting period to 8pm on Monday night.

The states COVID vaccination rates have surpassed 93 per cent single dose and 85 per cent double dose.

EXPOSURE SITES

Just one exposure site has been listed by health authorities overnight at Lambton.

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.

• Elder Street Practice, Lambton on Wednesday 20 October between 2:30pm - 2:50pm.