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82 new cases in the Hunter, and a 'how to' on avoiding a "massive upsurgence" from Dr David Durrheim

Gabriel Fowler
Updated October 11 2021 - 3:11pm, first published 10:46am
Hunter New England public health physician David Durrheim has urged Hunter residents to remain vigilant and get tested for even the mildest symptoms of COVID-19.
Hunter New England public health physician David Durrheim has urged Hunter residents to remain vigilant and get tested for even the mildest symptoms of COVID-19.

WITH easing of restrictions across NSW, but still high numbers in the Hunter New England region, people need to remain vigilant about social distancing and mask-wearing to avoid a "massive upsurgence" in case numbers, Hunter New England Health public health physician Dr David Durrheim has warned.

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Gabriel Fowler

Gabriel Fowler

Senior Journalist

Community health & welfare, social justice, investigations, general news. Gabriel.Fowler@newcastleherald.com.au

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