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The Hunter's saying goodbye to isolation requirements for close contacts of COVID cases tomorrow, but not everyone in the community is welcoming the move.

The rollout of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine or second booster has been launched in the Hunter today, ahead of an expected surge in cases in Winter.

It's hoped a new support package announced by the State Government will help Hunter businesses push through tough conditions in the Omicron surge.

Hunter pharmacists say their stock of rapid antigen tests is vanishing into thin air before it even hits the shelves.

The Lunar Electric music festival scheduled in Newcastle this Saturday has been cancelled amid skyrocketing COVID cases in the Hunter.

There's concern the rapid climb in COVID cases across the Hunter will spell doom for small businesses who have only just started to recover.

The John Hunter and other regional hospitals are beginning to take on patients from Sydney hospitals, with serious concerns the city won't be able to keep up with the demand for beds as COVID cases rise.

A popup vaccination clinic at Maitland Showground on Thursday has been a huge success, despite highlighting the serious demand for the shot across the Hunter.

Health experts are urging the Hunter to get their COVID-19 jab sooner rather than later, as the region ramps up their vaccine rollout.

Eligible Hunter residents can now make a booking to receive their AstraZeneca COVID shot, with the roll out at Hunter GP clinics starting on Monday.