59 new COVID-19 cases in the Hunter, as the virus makes its way to Moree

BY JARROD MELMETH

59 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded across the Hunter New England Health district.

The virus has made its way across the local health district, from Lake Macquarie, to the Mid-Coast and all the way over to Moree.

Of Monday's fresh cases, 40 were infectious in the community, while 46 are linked to existing cases.

There are currently 924 active cases across the region, of which 27 are in hospital, including six in intensive care.

2,680 cases of COVID have been detected in the Hunter since August 5.

CASE BREAKDOWN

NEWCASTLE - 19

Elermore Vale 4, Maryland 3, Carrington 2, Jesmond 2, Mayfield 2, Hamilton South 1, Islington 1, Mayfield West 1, Merewether 1, The Hill 1, Tighes Hill 1.

LAKE MACQUARIE - 16

Bolton Point 5, Windale 3, Belmont South 1, Blacksmiths 1, Cardiff 1, Cardiff South 1, Carey Bay 1, Charlestown 1, Gateshead 1, Morisset 1.

CESSNOCK - 7

Mulbring 2, Cessnock 1, Cliftleigh 1, Kurri Kurri 1, Millfield 1, Weston 1,

PORT STEPHENS - 6

Raymond Terrace 5, Tomago 1.

MAITLAND - 4

Thornton 2, Gillieston Heights 1, Rutherford 1.

ARMIDALE - 2

Armidale 2.

MID COAST - 1

Harrington 1.

SINGLETON - 1

Singleton 1.

DUNGOG - 1

Clarence Town 1.

TAMWORTH - 1

Hilvue 1.

MOREE PLAINS - 1

Moree 1.

STATWIDE

NSW has recorded 294 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths statewide.

The vaccination rates are showing no signs of slowing down with single doses surpassing 93 per cent and double doses almost at 85 per cent.

EXPOSURE SITES

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

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.

• Windale Community Medical Centre on Wednesday 20 October between 4:10pm - 4:55pm