Tamworth coronavirus cases: seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Tamworth among 56 in Hunter New England Health region

The Sunday statistics add to five new Tamworth cases included in the Saturday figures.

The Hunter New England Health (HNEH) update shows that five people in Tamworth, one in South Tamworth and one in West Tamworth, were detected as infected before 8pm on Saturday night.

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There were no additional cases in Gunnedah, or the New England region, but the NSW Health sewage surveillance program detected coronavirus in Uralla sewage samples.

NSW health also reported an additional venue of concern in Tamworth, at the Tamworth Hostel. Anyone who visited the hostel on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 September at any time is considered a casual contact and must self-isolate until they obtain a negative coronavirus test.

The new cases are among 56 new coronavirus cases in the HNEH local health district.

The largest number, 16, were in the Lake Macquarie local government area, followed by Cessnock at 15.

24 cases were in isolation for their entire infectious period, 27 were infectious in the community, and five are still under investigation.

Forty cases are linked to known exposures or clusters, 11 are unlinked, and the source of five cases is under investigation.

There are additional Pfizer vaccination bookings available in Armidale, Moree and Tamworth, NSW Health said in a statement.

The Tamworth hospital is conducting a COVID-19 testing clinic on Sunday, which is open at the Dean Street HACC and Disability Services Building from 9.30am until 1pm, open to all ages.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 1800 881 568

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