BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Hunter New England region has recorded another 40 fresh COVID-19 infections.
There are currently 698 active cases across the district. 12 of these are in hospital with the virus, including three in intensive care.
4,086 cases have been detected across the Hunter New England Health District since August 5.
CASE BREAKDOWN
MID COAST - 15
Taree 9, Wingham 3, Tinonee 1, Tuncurry 1, Chatham 1.
INVERELL - 13
Inverell 11, Tingha 2.
MOREE PLAINS - 7
Moree 6, Boggabilla 1.
TAMWORTH - 2
Moonbi 1, Tamworth 1.
LAKE MACQUARIE - 1
Speers Point 1.
NEWCASTLE - 1
North Lambton 1.
MAITLAND - 1
Rutherford 1.
STATEWIDE
NSW has recorded 216 new local cases and three deaths.
196 people are in hospital with the virus, including 28 in intensive care.
The statewide vaccination rates are currently at 91.5 per cent double dose and 94.3 per cent single dose.
EXPOSURE SITES
There are no local exposure sites to report.
