The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Hunter New England Health area is rising. We have reporters working around the region to bring you regular updates and news as it breaks as the impact of the virus is felt on Newcastle and Hunter residents, their health, homes, businesses and social lives.
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Details of these reports are developing. This story will be regularly updated as news breaks:
Key reports impacting Newcastle and the Hunter
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Our latest coronavirus reporting from Newcastle, the Hunter and around the state (Updated today)
- Hunter Centrelink offices flooded with people seeking JobSeeker allowance after losing work (Monday, March 23)
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NSW schools open, online resources ready (Monday, March 23)
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Pubs, clubs shutting to stop virus spread(Monday, March 23)
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What the Hunter will look like: 'Comprehensive shutdown' planned to halt coronavirus spread (Sunday, March 22)
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Government unveils second stimulus package (Sunday, March 22)
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Hunter small businesses welcome economic lifeline and government enforced shutdown (Sunday, March 22)
