BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Hunter New England region has recorded another 54 fresh COVID-19 infections.
There are currently 762 active cases across the district. 12 of these are in hospital with the virus, including three in intensive care.
3,949 cases have been detected across the Hunter New England Health District since August 5.
CASE BREAKDOWN
MID COAST - 15
Taree 8, Forster 2, Wingham 2, Cedar Party 1, Rainbow Flat 1, Wherrol Flat 1.
NEWCASTLE - 9
Maryland 3, Hamilton South 2, Jesmond 2, Fletcher 1, Waratah 1.
INVERELL - 7
Inverell 4, Tingha 3.
LAKE MACQUARIE - 6
Cameron Park 3, Rathmines 3.
TAMWORTH - 5
Tamworth 3, Moonbi 2.
MAITLAND - 4
Gillieston Heights 4.
PORT STEPHENS - 4
Glen Oak 4.
CESSNOCK - 3
Kurri Kurri 1, Neath 1, North Rothbury 1.
MOREE PLAINS - 1
Moree 1.
STATEWIDE
NSW has recorded 212 new local cases and two deaths.
210 people are in hospital with the virus, including 32 in intensive care.
The statewide vaccination rates are currently at 91.1 per cent double dose and 94.2 per cent single dose.
EXPOSURE SITES
There are no local exposure sites to report.
