Three of the cases are from Harrington and one is from Taree.

The four new cases are included in the 10 cases for the Hunter New England Health District (HNEH).

Hunter New England Population Health public health physician, Dr David Durrheim said the new cases bring the total number of cases in the District to 4340 since August 5 2021.

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There are currently 315 active cases in HNEH.

Eight cases are linked, one case is unlinked and one is under investigation.

Seven were infectious in the community and two were isolating while infectious.

Two of the total active cases in HNEH are currently being cared for in hospital, and none are in ICU.

In Taree, testing is available at:

Community members can now walk in to hubs across the District to receive their vaccinations, however, to ensure the fastest possible experience, bookings are encouraged and can be made via the Commonwealth Government's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.

First and second doses are available for people aged 12 years and older. People aged 18 years and older who received their second vaccination more than six months ago may receive their booster dose.

Children aged 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18 years and older.

A pop-up walk in clinic will be available at shop 1/91 Manning Street in Taree on Wednesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 16 from 9.30am - 4pm.

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