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There have been 17 new cases of covid19 for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Health District up until eight o'clock Saturday night.
That includes five cases in the Wollongong Local Government Area, seven in Shellharbour, five in Shoalhaven and zero in Kiama.
There have been six new cases reported in the Southern NSW Local Health District.
Four are in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region two are in the Eurobodalla region including Surf Beach and one is in Nelligen.
Both are under investigation.
There have been 53 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hunter New England
Cases in New South Wales have dropped under 300.
296 people have been diagnosed, and four have died.
84-point-4 percent of the state is fully vaccinated, while 93 percent of those aged 16 and over have had one dose.
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More than 34 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered to Australians, as the nation's most populous states sprint towards major vaccine milestones.
As Victoria's capital enjoys its first weekend out of lockdown, the state has passed its 90 per cent first dose target among those aged 16 and over, with 73.1 per cent fully vaccinated.
Victoria could hit 80 per cent full vaccination in less than a week, which will allow for more freedoms.
Some 93 per cent of NSW residents aged over 16 have received their first dose of a vaccine, with 84.4 per cent fully vaccinated.
However health authorities in both states are encouraging fully vaccinated people to continue to come forward for testing if they experience any coronavirus symptoms.
NSW Health's Jeremy McAnulty said vaccination was "very effective" but not perfect, and breakthrough infections may still occur.
The ACT leads the way as the most-vaccinated jurisdiction, with 86 per cent of residents aged over 12 now fully vaccinated, as Canberra's retailers enjoy their first weekend of trading in months.
Meanwhile, Western Australia and Queensland continue to lag behind in the vaccine rollout.
The Sunshine State passed 60 per cent full vaccination in over-16s on Saturday, while WA is sitting at 58.9 per cent.
WA Health Minister Roger Cook hit back at the "language of us being laggards", as he predicted the state will hit 80 per cent double-dosed by mid-December.
"We're doing great work in Western Australia and now we need to continue to do more," he said.
Asked if the state's borders will open by December 25, Mr Cook said he did not want to "spoil Christmas" by making "dangerous decisions".
"We're looking at early in the new year in relation to relying less on our border controls," he said.
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has flagged plans for the island state to reopen its borders, with travellers permitted from December 15.
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Halloween enthusiasts in NSW are being warned to keep trick-or-treating COVID-safe to avoid getting the fright of a COVID-19 diagnosis.
"If you and your family are planning to celebrate Halloween this year ... aim to keep the celebrations outside, provide closed packaging for treats, and instead of communal lolly bowls consider other ways to distribute your treats," said NSW Health's Jeremy McAnulty in a video statement on Saturday.
"For example, along the front fence of the house or hidden in the front yard."
Dr McAnulty suggested families should put their efforts towards decorating their front yards and staying in the neighbourhood rather than travelling further afield.
Kids shouldn't be sharing costume masks and their parents should check if they've got symptoms before heading out, he said.
The state reported 332 new cases on Saturday, as well as two deaths.
Cases continue to surge in the Hunter New England area, which had the highest number of infections of any health district.
Some 78 new cases were diagnosed there in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday, above the seven-day average of 63.7 for the area.
The state's hospital numbers continue to fall steadily, now at 469 from 482 the previous day.
Some 123 people are in intensive care, of whom the vast bulk - 96 - are unvaccinated.
Eighteen people have received one shot and nine both.
As children in most year groups prepare for a return to school on Monday, vaccination rates in the 12- to 15-year age bracket are rising.
Some 77.59 per cent have received one dose and 48.83 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Of those aged 16 and up, 93 per cent have received at least one jab and 84.4 both.
Dr McAnulty reported that since restrictions eased in recent weeks there has been likely transmission in high-risk indoor venues, like bars and gyms.
It is a reminder to keep adhering to COVID-safe practices, even for the fully-vaccinated, he said.
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Almost 84 percent of the state is fully vaccinated against covid-19.
92-point-8 - percent of people aged 16 and over have received one dose of a vaccine.
Covid numbers remain steady with 332 more people diagnosed.
Two people have died.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is continuing to urge the community to get vaccinated and come forward for testing, after recording 6 positive COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8 pm last night.
Of the 6 new cases, three are from the Wollongong Local Government Area.
Two are from the Shellharbour LGA
One is from the Shoalhaven LGA
No cases are from the Kiama LGA
There have now been 2,344 local cases of COVID-19 in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District since the start of the current outbreak in June.
As of 8 pm Friday 22 October, there were 21 COVID-19 patients being treated in hospital.
Southern NSW Local Health District has been notified of five new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8.00 pm last night.
Three new cases are in the Queanbeyan Palerang region.
Two new cases are in the Yass Valley region.
This brings the total cases in Southern NSW Health District to 415 since the start of the current outbreak in
June.
There are 78 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hunter New England
The 78 new cases take the total number in the current outbreak to 2,569.
There are currently 892 active cases there.
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