The state recorded 804 new Covid cases overnight and one death, a jump of 268 extra daily infections than Monday’s total of 536 – the highest number of cases recorded since October 2, when 813 cases were recorded. Mr Hazzard urged NSW residents to get their booster doses as soon as possible, and called for the federal advisory body on vaccines to make people eligible for their third vaccine dose sooner.“My view as Health Minister of NSW is that ATAGI (the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) should be looking at that very closely, with regard to in fact bringing on the boosters at as early as three or four months,” he said.Asked whether a snap lockdown was on the cards for Newcastle, Mr Hazzard said that was not the government’s plan.“NSW is not planning on any snap lockdowns, what we’re planning on is making sure the community understands the need to be vaccinated and the need to have boosters,” he said.“NSW has led the country, we’re not about to start backflipping on issues that we promised the community we’ll do,” he said.Daily Telegraph – News Feed latest episodeAbout 94.8 per cent of eligible people over 16 have had one dose of a Covid vaccine, and 93.1 per cent are fully vaccinated. There are now 21 people in intensive care, a drop of three from Monday, while 168 people are in hospital battling Covid overall.It comes as a fresh Covid alert was issued for another Newcastle venue, Finnegan’s Hotel, after infected patrons – including some who are “likely” to have Omicron – visited the pub recently. NAT – Stay Informed – Social Media
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