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COVID outbreaks, hospitalisations rise in Hunter New England as cases surge in nursing homes, schools

Estia Health Tea Gardens says the nursing home is battling a COVID outbreak but case numbers are declining. (Supplied: Google)

NSW Health officials are warning there are 20 COVID outbreaks in aged care homes across the Hunter New England Health district.

Public Health Physician David Durrheim says the cases have returned to levels not seen since January this year.

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