covid19

The three new cases are across Lake Macquarie and Cessnock.

It's the second death since the local outbreak began, both are related to the Edgeworth nursing home.

Three of the cases recorded locally are currently under investigation as health authorities try to piece together how they caught the virus.

The Belmont Mass Vaccination Centre will begin delivering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from next Tuesday.

The NSW Premier has responded to concerns from Hunter residents who had their COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Belmont cancelled.

Lake Macquarie Police conducted a dangerous driving blitz on Monday which resulted in 11 arrests.

While half of the country is told to stay at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, for a growing number of women and children it is simply not an option.

COVID-19 restrictions in the Hunter have been extended for a further 14 days, as health authorities try to contain Sydney's outbreak.

A creative collective in the Hunter have released a report highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 on the arts and culture sector in the region.

Police are warning those from the Greater Sydney region will be caught if they attempt to enter State of Origin III in Newcastle.