Hunter New England breaks its streak of topping NSW in new cases

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 728 new COVID cases today and no deaths.

184 of those cases were from PCR tests and 544 were from RAT tests. 

It's the first day in weeks the health district hasn't led New South Wales in new cases.

The health district is now caring for 24 cases in hospital, with four people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 5,856 new COVID cases and 6 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,136 cases in hospital, with 55 in intensive care.

54.1 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

We're being urged to remain vigilant, despite the easing of most COVID restrictions last Friday.

 

No new COVID deaths to report in the Hunter

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 999 new COVID cases today and no deaths.

328 of those cases were from PCR tests and 671 were from RAT tests.

The health district is now caring for 18 cases in hospital, with two people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 7,583 new COVID cases and 6 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,144 cases in hospital, with 64 in intensive care.

53.1 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Three deaths across Hunter New England amid fall in hospitalisations

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,216 new COVID cases today and three deaths.

450 of those cases were from PCR tests and 766 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, two women and one man have passed away with the virus.

One person was from Moree Plains, one person was from Inverell, and one person was from Newcastle.

Two were in their 80s, and one was aged over 100.

The health district is now caring for 21 cases in hospital, with one person in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 8,271 new COVID cases and 12 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,211 cases in hospital, with 59 in intensive care.

52.6 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

No COVID deaths in Hunter New England

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,283 new COVID cases today and no deaths.

448 of those cases were from PCR tests and 835 were from RAT tests.

The health district is now caring for 32 cases in hospital, with one person in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 8,931 new COVID cases and 6 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,246 cases in hospital, with 69 in intensive care.

52.2 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Cessnock man passes away with COVID-19

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,242 new COVID cases today and one death.

224 of those cases were from PCR tests and 1,018 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man in his 90s from Cessnock has passed away with the virus.

The health district is now caring for 35 cases in hospital, with two people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 8,752 new COVID cases and 14 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,293 cases in hospital, with 71 in intensive care.

51.7 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

736 new COVID cases in Hunter New England

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 736 new COVID cases today and one death.

163 of those cases were from PCR tests and 573 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man in his 60s from the Mid Coast has passed away with the virus.

The health district is now caring for 35 cases in hospital, with two people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 4,916 new COVID cases and 7 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,288 cases in hospital, with 74 in intensive care.

51.5 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Hunter New England hospitalisations fall and no new deaths as restrictions ease

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,383 new COVID cases today and no deaths.

488 of those cases were from PCR tests and 895 were from RAT tests.

The health district is now caring for 37 cases in hospital, with three people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 9,243 new COVID cases and 15 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,381 cases in hospital, with 92 in intensive care.

50.3 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

No new COVID deaths across the Hunter

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,555 new COVID cases today and no deaths.

651 of those cases were from PCR tests and 904 were from RAT tests.

The health district is now caring for 40 cases in hospital, with two people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 9,995 new COVID cases and 14 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,447 cases in hospital, with 92 in intensive care.

49.7 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Newcastle man passes away with COVID-19

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,672 new COVID cases today and three deaths.

590 of those cases were from PCR tests and 1,082 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man in his 90s from Newcastle has passed away with the virus.

The health district is now caring for 40 cases in hospital, with three people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 10,463 new COVID cases and 27 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,478 cases in hospital, with 92 in intensive care.

49.1 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

1,259 new COVID cases in Hunter New England

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,259 new COVID cases today and one death.

139 of those cases were from PCR tests and 1,120 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man in his 80s from Newcastle has passed away with the virus.

The health district is now caring for 41 cases in hospital, with four people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 8,201 new COVID cases and 16 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,583 cases in hospital, with 96 in intensive care.

48.5 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Numbers fall, but Hunter New England still leads the way in new COVID cases

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 942 new COVID cases today and one death.

294 of those cases were from PCR tests and 648 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man in his 90s from Maitland has passed away with the virus.

The health district is now caring for 36 cases in hospital, with three people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 6,184 new COVID cases and 14 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,649 cases in hospital, with 100 in intensive care.

48.3 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Hunter New England reports 1,378 new COVID cases

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,378 new COVID cases today and one death.

537 of those cases were from PCR tests and 841 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man in his 70s from Muswellbrook has passed away with the virus.

The health district is now caring for 43 cases in hospital, with two people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 8,950 new COVID cases and 19 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,716 cases in hospital, with 108 in intensive care.

46.5 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Three people pass away from COVID across Hunter New England

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,642 new COVID cases today and three deaths.

678 of those cases were from PCR tests and 964 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, three people have passed away with the virus - a man in his 80s from Maitland, a woman in her 80s from Mid-Coast LGA, and a man in his 70s from Dungog.

The health district is now caring for 41 cases in hospital, with three people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 10,130 new COVID cases and 24 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,795 cases in hospital, with 121 in intensive care.

45.7 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Hunter New England leads health districts in new cases

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,550 new COVID cases today and two deaths.

637 of those cases were from PCR tests and 913 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man from Cessnock and a man from Newcastle have died.

One was in his 60s and one was in his 80s.

The health district is now caring for 47 cases in hospital, with four people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 10,312 new COVID cases and 20 deaths.

This brings the State to 1,906  cases in hospital, with 132 in intensive care.

44.8 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Hunter New England leads the State in new COVID cases

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 1,304 new COVID cases today and two deaths.

283 of those cases were from PCR tests and 1,021 were from RAT tests. 

Sadly, a man from Newcastle and a man from Cessnock have passed away with the virus.

One was in his 70s and one was in his 90s.

The health district is now caring for 50 cases in hospital, with two people in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 9,690 new COVID cases and 18 deaths.

This brings the State to 2,068 cases in hospital, with 132 in intensive care.

44 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID hospitalisations continue to fall across the Hunter

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter New England recorded 855 new COVID cases today and no new deaths.

331 of those cases were from PCR tests and 524 were from RAT tests.

The health district is now caring for 49 cases in hospital, with one person in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 7,437 new COVID cases and 14 deaths.

This brings the State to 2,099 cases in hospital, with 137 in intensive care.

43.8 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Five COVID deaths in the Hunter over the weekend

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Sadly, five people have passed away with COVID-19 in the Hunter over the weekend.

A man in his 70s from Port Stephens died in Saturday's reporting period.

Three men and one woman also lost their lives on Sunday.

Three were in their 80s and one was in their 60s.

Three of the people were from Newcastle and one was from Singleton.

The Hunter New England Health District is now caring for 53 cases in hospital, with five in intensive care.

Singleton woman passes away with COVID

BY DAKOTA TAIT

The Hunter New England Health District has recorded 1,358 new COVID cases today and one death.

590 of those cases were from PCR tests and 768 were from RAT tests.

Sadly, a woman in her 70s from Singleton has passed away with the virus.

 

This brings the health district to 57 cases in hospital, with four in intensive care.

Across New South Wales, health has recorded 10,698 new COVID cases and 31 deaths.

This brings the State to 2,494 cases in hospital, with 160 in intensive care.

42.8 percent of adults have now received three shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.