THE region's worst fears appear to have come to fruition on Thursday as schools close, children become confirmed cases and testing clinics heave.
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Police have urged people to exercise caution as the region rushes to undergo testing.
Maitland Christian School, Morisset High School and Lake Munmorah Public School have closed after saying they were informed of confirmed cases.
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THE HUNTER HOLDS ITS BREATH:
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
