78 new COVID-19 infections in the Hunter

BY JARROD MELMETH

78 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded across the Hunter.

There are currently 892 active cases across the region, of which 24 are being cared for in hospital, including four in intensive care.

49 of Saturday's cases were infectious in the community, while 56 are linked to existing cases.

There have been 2,569 cases recorded in the Hunter New England Health district since August 5.

CASE BREAKDOWN

LAKE MACQUARIE - 21

Macquarie Hills 3, Warners Bay 3, Cardiff Heights 2, Dudley 2, Holmesville 2, West Wallsend 2, Bolton Point 1, Bonnells Bay 1, Charlestown 1, Gateshead 1, Jewells 1, Toronto 1, Windale 1.

NEWCASTLE - 20

Jesmond 4, Tarro 4, New Lambton 2, Waratah West 2, Carrington 1, Elermore Vale 1, Hamilton 1, Hamilton South 1, Islington 1, Mayfield 1, North Lambton 1, Tighes Hill 1.

MID COAST - 15

Taree 8, Wingham 2, Forster 2, Harrington 1, Tuncurry1.

CESSNOCK - 10

Cessnock 6, Kurri Kurri 2, Aberdare 1, Abermain 1.

MAITLAND - 6

Rutherford 4, East Maitland 1, Woodberry 1.

DUNGOG - 2

Clarence Town 1, Martins Creek 1.

TAMWORTH - 2

Tamworth 1, West Tamworth.

MUSWELLBROOK - 1

Castle Rock 1.

PORT STEPHENS - 1

Raymond Terrace 1.

STATWIDE

332 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths were recorded across NSW.

The vaccination rates are at 92.8 per cent single dose and 83.7 per cent double dose.

EXPOSURE SITES

Two exposure sites have been listed by health authorities overnight at Hamilton and Charlestown.

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.

• Jimbo's Barbershop, Hamilton on Wednesday 133 October between 1:15pm - 2:05pm
• Just Cuts, Charlestown on Friday 15 October between 4:05pm - 4:45pm