BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Hunter New England region has recorded another 5 fresh COVID-19 infections.
There are currently 225 active cases across the district. 1 of these are in hospital with the virus, and there's no one in intensive care.
4,370 cases have been detected across the Hunter New England Health District since August 5.
CASE BREAKDOWN
NEWCASTLE - 3
Tighes Hill 3.
CESSNOCK - 1
East Branxton 1.
MID COAST- 1
Wherrol Flat 1.
STATEWIDE
NSW has recorded 208 new local cases and no deaths.
152 people are in hospital with the virus, including 24 in intensive care.
The statewide vaccination rates are currently at 92.8 per cent double dose and 94.6 per cent single dose.
EXPOSURE SITES
There are no local exposure sites to report.
