BY JARROD MELMETH
A man his has died in Maitland overnight with COVID-19.
The man in his 70s, was being cared for in Maitland Hospital, was fully vaccinated and had significant underlying health issues.
The fatality comes as Hunter New England records 57 new local cases.
There are currently 833 active cases across the region, of which 19 are being cared for in hospital, including two in intensive care.
3,770 cases have been recorded across the local health district since August 5.
CASE BREAKDOWN
MID COAST - 16
Taree 10, Forster 3, Boomerang Beach 1, Tinonee 1, Tuncurry 1.
MOREE PLAINS - 13
Moree 13.
INVERELL - 12
Inverell 7, Tingha 5.
PORT STEPHENS - 6
Shoal Bay 2, Raymond Terrace 2, Boat Harbour 1, Heatherbrae 1.
TAMWORTH - 3
Calala 1, Moonbi 1, South Tamworth 1.
LAKE MACQUARIE - 3
Belmont North 1, Gateshead 1, Teralba 1.
NEWCASTLE - 2
Warabrook 2.
DUNGOG - 1
Clarence Town 1.
MAITLAND - 1
Gillieston Heights 1.
STATEWIDE
NSW has recorded 286 new local cases and two deaths
236 people are in hospital with the virus, including 34 in intensive care.
The statewide vaccination rates are currently at 90.6 per cent double dose and 94.1 per cent single dose.
EXPOSURE SITES
There are no local exposure sites to report.
