BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Hunter New England region has recorded another 44 fresh COVID-19 infections.
There are currently 758 active cases across the district. 14 of these are in hospital with the virus, including three in intensive care.
3,993 cases have been detected across the Hunter New England Health District since August 5.
CASE BREAKDOWN
MID COAST - 19
Taree 8, Wingham 6, Forster 2, Bootawa 1, Green Point 1, Old Bar 1.
NEWCASTLE - 7
Birmingham Gardens 3, Waratah 2, Maryland 1, North Lambton 1.
TAMWORTH - 6
Tamworth 4, South Tamworth 1, Moonbi 1.
CESSNOCK - 4
Abermain 4.
LAKE MACQUARIE - 3
Belmont North 1, Cameron Park 1, Windale 1.
PORT STEPHENS - 2
Glen Oak 1, Lemon Tree Passage 1.
INVERELL - 1
Tingha 1.
MAITLAND - 1
Rutherford 1.
MOREE PLAINS - 1
Boggabilla 1.
STATEWIDE
NSW has recorded 231 new local cases and two deaths.
207 people are in hospital with the virus, including 33 in intensive care.
The statewide vaccination rates are currently at 91.3 per cent double dose and 94.2 per cent single dose.
EXPOSURE SITES
There are no local exposure sites to report.
