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COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop in HNELHD

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COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop in the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), with 510 new infections detected overnight.

It follows on from 627 for the previous 24-hour period (Christmas Day).

There are 6,855 active cases in the HNELHD, with 16 being cared for in hospital – and two people in ICU.

Of the latest figures, as of 8pm on Saturday 25 December, 188 were uncovered in the Lake Macquarie LGA, with a further 89 in the Newcastle LGA.

The Cessnock LGA (40), Maitland LGA (40), Port Stephens LGA (24), Singleton LGA (10), Muswellbrook LGA (four) and Dungog LGA (three) all experienced decreases in locally-acquired infections.

Only the Upper Hunter LGA rose with 16 cases.

Outside the Hunter, the Tamworth Regional LGA registered 41, Mid-Coast LGA 14, Narrabri LGA 11 and Armidale LGA 10.

Single figures were unveiled in the Moree Plains LGA (six), Inverell LGA (four), Gunnedah LGA (three), Walcha LGA (three), Gwydir LGA (two), Liverpool Plains (one) and Tenterfield LGA (one).

“We continue to urge anyone who is yet to receive their vaccination to do so and book in for a booster if eligible,” HNELHD public health physician Dr David Durrheim said.

“Masks are now compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including for hospitality staff and in offices, unless eating or drinking.

“From tomorrow, QR code check-ins will be compulsory.

“Hospitality venues including pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes will move to 1 person per 2 square metre rules indoors.

“There will be no density limits for outdoor settings.

“All settings will remain in place until Thursday 27 January.

NSW Health reminds the public if they receive a notification from a QR code check-in, they should be tested if they feel unwell, as directed by NSW Health, or if they have symptoms.”

If you need to get tested for COVID-19 there are more than 450 clinics open across NSW.

For a complete list and booking details, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx

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