51 new COVID-19 cases across the Hunter

BY JARROD MELMETH

The Hunter has recorded another 51 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the regions total to 2,125 since August 5.

There are currently 1,121 active cases across the local health district, of which 26 are being cared for in hospital, including four in intensive care.

Of Saturdays cases, 21 were infectious in the community, while 34 are linked to existing cases.

CASE BREAKDOWN

NEWCASTLE - 11

Merewether 5, Jesmond 1, Mayfield 1, Elermore Vale 1, New Lambton Heights 1, Newcastle 1 and Wallsend 1.

CESSNOCK - 10

Cessnock 6, Bellbird 2, Paxton 1 and Quorrobolong 1.

LAKE MACQUARIE - 8

Macquarie Hills , Barnsley 1, Cardiff Heights 1, Edgeworth 1, Valentine 1 and Marks Point 1.

PORT STEPHENS - 7

Raymond Terrace, Karuah 1, Lemon Tree Passge 1, Swan Bay 1 and Raymond Terrace East 1.

MAITLAND - 6

East Maitland 2, Morpeth 1, Metford 1, Gillieston Heights 1 and Maitland 1.

TAMWORTH -6

Tamworth 4, West Tamworth 1 and South Tamworth 1.

MID-COAST - 2

Taree 2.

MUSWELLBROOK 1

Muswellbrook 1.

STATWIDE

NSW has recorded its lowest day since August 9, with 319 announced on Saturday.

The states vaccinations rates are at 78.8 per cent double dose and 91.7 per cent single dose. First doses have begun to slow, climbing just one per cent over three days.

EXPOSURE SITES

A number of COVID exposure sites have been listed overnight including at East Maitland, Hawks Nest and Wallsend.

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.

• Douglas Hanly Moir Pathology, East Maitland on Saturday 9 October between 9:30am - 9:50am
• Hawks Nest Bowling Club on Wednesday 13 October between 5:15pm - 7:45pm
• BP Service Station, Wallsend
• Tuesday 12 October between 6am - 2pm
• Wednesday 13 October between 11am - 4pm