The COVID-19 health pandemic is continuing to disrupt our lives and our community. The Delta outbreak has reached the Hunter, to protect lives the difficult decision was made to introduce lockdowns across our region.
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I know that for many the isolation felt during lockdown is difficult, I encourage you to check in on a friend or a neighbour, particularly the elderly and ask R U OK. For more support visit: headtohealth.gov.au
The NSW and Australian governments provide financial assistance and support if you have been impacted by COVID-19 and you are experiencing financial difficulty - nsw.gov.au/covid-19/financial-support
You still can have one visitor at one time to fulfill carer's responsibilities or provide care or assistance, or for compassionate reasons, including where two people are in a relationship but do not live together.
If you are experiencing any symptoms, I encourage you to please get tested. These include:
- . fever (37.5° or higher)
- . cough
- . sore throat
- . shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
- . runny nose
- . loss of taste
- . loss of smell
For more information on testing clinics closest to you, getting vaccinated, support, and news, please visit Australia.gov.au
Vaccine rollout ramping up
From week to week there are more doctors surgeries, more pharmacies and vaccination hubs coming on line.
As more Pfizer arrives in the country, like the extra 1 million from Poland this week, and with Moderna now approved with 10 million doses arriving before Christmas, more appointment times will become available.
Book an appointment and 'arm yourself'
- Over 15 million doses have been administered.
- Vaccinations are increasing with over 1.4 million Australians vaccinated last week.
- More than 82% of those aged over 70 are protected by a first dose
- Over 70% of all Australians aged over 50 are protected by a first dose.
- More than 46% of all Australians aged over 16 are protected by a first dose.
