Hunter New England Health District Covid-19 update 20th August

The Hunter New England Health District has recorded three new cases of COVID-19 overnight. 

The total for the current outbreak in the district is now 155. 

The cases today are from:

  • 2 are from Newcastle LGA
    – 1 in Wallsend (0 were infectious in the community)
    – 1 in Jesmond (0 were infectious in the community)
  • 1 is from Maitland LGA
    – 1 in Tenambit (0 were infectious in the community)
  • 31 people are currently being cared for in hospital. 0 are in ICU
  • All are linked to previously reported cases
  • 0 were infectious while in the community
  • 0 cases are associated with the aged care cluster

There is also an additional rule that has been announced today for all of NSW:

From 12.01am Monday, 23 August, the following additional rule will also be introduced for Greater Sydney (including regional NSW until 28 August):

  • Mask wearing will be mandatory when outside your home, except when exercising.
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