
ARMIDALE recorded eight new cases in Monday's COVID update, while Moree's numbers continued to jump with an additional 15 positive tests recorded in the local government area.
Tamworth had the highest tally in the north west region, with 16 new infections.
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There were eight new cases in Narrabri, two from Gunnedah, Gwydir and Walcha, and one each from Inverell, Liverpool Plains and Uralla.
It follows a record-breaking day in Tamworth, after 41 COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the local government area on Boxing Day.
On Monday, there were 579 confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Hunter New England region.
There are 7140 active cases in the district. 21 active cases are being cared for in our hospitals, 2 are in ICU.
New restrictions are in force from today - including density limits at pubs, clubs and restaurants.
QR code check-ins at most venues are now compulsory, and indoors hospitality locations have gone back to the one person per two square metre rule.
Hunter New England Health is urging anyone who is yet to receive their vaccination to do so and book in for a booster if eligible.
To ease pressure on testing clinics, people are encouraged to only get a PCR (nose and throat swab) test if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, are a household contact, have had a high or moderate risk exposure to COVID-19, or have been directed to take a test by NSW Health or the Department of Education.
If you receive a case alert in your Service NSW app, please monitor for symptoms and only get a PCR test if you feel unwell.
If you do not have symptoms, consider using a rapid antigen test before going out. This is recommended as an additional precaution to give you piece of mind before socialising.

Caitlin Reid
Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au