BY JARROD MELMETH
The Hunter has recorded 61 new cases of COVID-19.
29 of the new cases were infectious in the community, while 33 are linked to existing cases.
There are currently 963 active cases across the region, 21 of those being cared for in hospital, including four in intensive care.
2,491 cases have been recorded since August 5.
CASE BREAKDOWN
NEWCASTLE - 17
Mayfield 3, Wallsend 2, Adamstown 1, Carrington 1, Fletcher 1, Hamilton South 1, Maryland 1, Mayfield West 1, Merewether 1, New Lambton 1, North Lambton 1, Tarro 1, Tighes Hill 1, Waratah West 1.
LAKE MACQUARIE - 10
Belmont North 2, Belmont 1, Bolton Point 1, Cardiff 1, Cardiff Heights 1, Gateshead 1, Macquarie Hills 1, Whitebridge 1, Windale 1.
MID COAST - 9
Harrington 5, Taree 4.
CESSNOCK - 7
Cessnock 2, Abermain 1, Cliftleigh 1, Ellalong 1, Kearsley 1, Kurri Kurri 1.
MAITLAND - 6
Gillieston Heights 2, East Maitland 1, Rutherford 1, Telarah 1, Thornton 1.
PORT STEPHENS - 4
Raymond Terrace 2, Brandy Hill 1, Medowie 1.
TAMWORTH - 4
Tamworth 2, East Tamworth 1, Oxley Vale 1.
SINGLETON - 3
Singleton Heights 2, Singleton 1.
DUNGOG - 1
Vacy 1.
STATWIDE
345 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths were recorded across NSW.
The vaccination rates are at 92.7 per cent single dose and 83 per cent double dose.
EXPOSURE SITES
Only one exposure site has been listed overnight at Kotara.
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.
- EMF Kotara on Wednesday 13 October between 10am - 11:05am & Thursday 14 October between 9:10am - 10:15am
