Thirty new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the MidCoast local government area in the 24 hours to 8pm last night (Wednesday, December 29).
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Hunter New England Health today reported a total of 708 new COVID-19 cases. Of the 8159 total active cases, 25 are receiving care in our hospitals and one is in ICU.
"We urge anyone who is yet to receive their vaccination to do so and if eligible book in for a booster or walk in today to vaccination hubs across the District," Hunter New England Population Health public health physician, David Durrheim said.
"Testing capacity in NSW is currently under enormous pressure and the only people getting a PCR (nose and throat swab) should be those who: have COVID-19 symptoms live in a household with a confirmed COVID-19 positive case have been in a venue which NSW Health has specifically advised there has been high transmission.
"As an additional precaution, it is advised to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) before going out, particularly if socialising in groups of people or anywhere it may be difficult to socially distance."
Information on how to use a RAT is available on the NSW Government website.
Dr Durrheim said anyone who returns a positive RAT must get a PCR COVID-19 test to confirm the result.
"NSW Health reminds the public if they receive a notification from a QR code check in, they should be tested if they feel unwell, are directed by NSW Health, or if they have symptoms.
A breakdown of new COVID-19 cases by local government area is as follows:
- 194 from Lake Macquarie
- 153 from Newcastle
- 97 from Maitland
- 58 from Port Stephens
- 48 from Cessnock
- 39 from Tamworth Regional
- 30 from MidCoast
- 23 from Singleton
- 17 from Narrabri
- 16 from Muswellbrook
- 10 from Upper Hunter
- 6 from Moree Plains
- 4 from Armidale
- 4 from Liverpool Plains
- 3 from Dungog
- 2 from Gunnedah
- 2 from Gwydir
- 1 from Glen Innes
- 1 from Tenterfield
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Toni Bell
Manning Great Lakes editor covering mastheads Manning River Times, Great Lakes Advocate, Gloucester Advocate, Wingham Chronicle and the Manning Great Lakes Extra. A journalist for 40 plus years.
Manning Great Lakes editor covering mastheads Manning River Times, Great Lakes Advocate, Gloucester Advocate, Wingham Chronicle and the Manning Great Lakes Extra. A journalist for 40 plus years.
