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News ArchivesHUNTER New England Health has confirmed a mine worker has tested positive and are concerned the Upper Hunter could change overnight and become a hotspot of transmission.
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HUNTER New England Health have advised there are two venues of concern in Muswellbrook.
Anyone who has attended the venues on the dates and times below are casual contacts and must self-isolate and get tested immediately.
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PROFESSOR Kristine McCartney, paediatrician and director of the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) said the risk of hospitalisation for children from covid was only two percent,
THE state has reached 72 percent first vaccination rate and 42 percent fully vaccinated.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro indicated it was unlikely the regions would emerge from lockdown at any stage soon and stressed the regions need to keep pace with vaccinations across the state.
MACH Energy has confirmed there has been a contractor test positive to covid at their Mt Pleasant operation.
VOLUNTEERS in the search for Anthony AJ Elfalak have been recommended to self-isolate and be tested for covid.
» Read more about: AJ search volunteers to get covid tested »
PREMIER Gladys Berejiklian has urged people to get vaccinated and “don’t get left behind.”
The Premier explained only people who were fully vaccinated would be able to enjoy certain restrictions being eased when the state reached key vaccination milestones of 70 percent and 80 percent.
THE Queensland government have issued an excellent explanation of what is in the two main covid-19 vaccines being used in Australia.
NSW Health has advised the 7-Eleven at 1/3 Maitland Rd, Singleton is a casual contact site.
» Read more about: Covid casual contact location – Singleton »
FIRST, some good news, from today people who are fully vaccinated can meet in groups of five adults (plus children) outside to “recreate”
» Read more about: Covid: Today a small positive of the welcome kind »