The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has again identified less than 10 cases in the past 24 hours, with only one new case identified in the Western Plains.

Up to 8pm last night, a total of eight cases were identified, with one in Narromine, three in Orange, two in Cowra, one in Wellington and one in Bathurst. This takes the district's cumulative total to 1422.

According to WNSWLHD, three of these cases have been identified to have been infectious in the community - including the Narromine case - while six are known to be linked to previous cases.

Despite a total of 10 deaths being recorded across the state, none of these were from the WNSWLHD.

No new LGAs have been identified by ongoing sewerage testing or investigations from the WNSWLHD. A full list of the current venues of concern across the state can be found here.

A further 20 patients were released from the WNSWLHD's COVID Care in the Community program in the past 24 hours, with a total of over 318 people still in the program. 14 patients still remain hospitalised, two of which are in intensive care and one on ventilation.

Testing numbers saw a notable increase with close to 3000 tests conducted in the past 24 hours across the district.

However, this number remains less than half of what health officials have said is crucial to stay on top of current potential COVID cases as the state exits lockdown conditions, particularly in areas of concern like the Narromine LGA.

Testing is currently available across the LHD in various multi-purpose health services. A list of pop-up testing locations and times in current areas of concern can be found here.

With the state's forecasted date of achieving 70 per cent of the population fully-vaccinated now less than a week away.

According to data released on 5 October, 67.7 per cent of the population had received two jabs.

However, health authorities continue to remind people the so-called "freedom day" will not mark a return to normalcy and strict rules will still be in place across the state.

Stay-at-home orders will also be re-instated for any residents who are not fully-vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available across the LHD at WNSWLHD hubs, ADF assisted clinics and other healthcare providers, like GPs, pharmacies and Aboriginal Medical Services.

"In coming days and weeks, vaccination is going to be the most crucial thing we can do, so please can I implore you to look for opportunities to get your first dose if you haven't had one yet," WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said.

"If you have had one and you're waiting on your second one, make sure you've got a plan - we know that vaccination gives a lot of protection to stop picking up COVID, stop spreading COVID and to stop you getting crook."

Information on vaccinations in the WNSWLHD, including current and future pop-up clinics, can be found here.

Other information on COVID-19 across the region, including several handy links, can be found on our in-app COVID-19 button.