73 new COVID-19 cases across the Hunter New England, more than half in Moree and Inverell

BY JARROD MELMETH

73 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded across the Hunter New England region, with more than half in the Inverell and Moree local government areas alone.

There are 805 active cases across the region, of which 16 are being cared for in hospital, including three in intensive care.

39 of Saturday's cases were infectious in the community, while 57 are linked to existing cases.

There have been 3,428 cases in the Hunter New England Health District since August 5.

CASE BREAKDOWN

INVERELL - 21

Inverell 11, Tingha 8, Delungra 1, Ashford 1.

MOREE PLAINS - 20

Moree 18, Boggabilla 1, Ashford 1.

NEWCASTLE - 7

Sandgate 2, Hamilton East 1, Jesmond 1, Maryville 1, Mayfield 1, Stockton 1.

LAKE MACQUARIE - 5

Cameron Park 1, Cardiff 1, Jewells 1, West Wallsend 1, Windale 1.

CESSNOCK - 4

Bellbird 1, Cessnock 1, Weston 2.

MAITLAND - 4

East Maitland 2, Gillieston Heights 2.

TAMWORTH - 4

Tamworth 3, Hillvue 1.

MID COAST - 3

Purfleet 1, Taree 1, Tuncurry 1.

PORT STEPHENS - 3

Boat Harbour 1, Medowie 1, Raymond Terrace 1.

ARMIDALE - 2

Armidale 2.

STATEWIDE

NSW has recorded 270  new local cases and three deaths

270 people are in hospital with the virus, including 55 in intensive care.

The statewide vaccination rates are currently at 93.8 per cent double dose and 89.4 per cent single dose.

EXPOSURE SITES

There are no exposure sites to report.