THE developing COVID cluster in Coonabarabran has seen activity at some local businesses slow significantly but there is praise all round for the response by local rsidents.

Despite acknowledging the outbreak is having a detrimental effect on her business, local café owner Jacinta Lowrie says she prefers it to a more long-term alternative.

"It's definitely changed (the vibe) out here - there's nowhere near as much foot traffic on the streets and we haven't had as many customers as we usually do," Ms Lowrie said.

"It is impacting us significantly, but I'm seeing it as a positive outcome - if these people are getting tested and isolating rather than coming in, I think that's a better outcome than just carrying on as usual."

Up to 8pm last night there were 14 new cases identified in the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD).

Eight of these were in the Warrumbungle shire, while six of these are located in Coonabarabran, taking the town's total number of new cases since Friday to 32.

Other new cases identified were from Orange (four) and Dubbo (two), taking the cumulative total number of cases in the district to 1756.

When asked for her thoughts on the new outbreak developing in her town, starting with the first case late last week Ms Lowrie said the whole thing felt like it had come out of nowhere.

"It was a bit of a shock because it's been quite a while since we've had anything out here," she said.

However, she said she didn't think members of the local community had dropped the ball when it came to following restrictions.

Hannah Salmon working hard behind the machine while following current COVID restrictions.

"Our rules have stayed the same throughout - we've always been vigilant with ensuring our staff and customers are following the rules, so I don't think the new cluster has scared too many people off," she said.

"I'm at the café quite regularly so we've been getting tested every three to four days in the last week or two. A lot of our staff have also been off to do the surveillance testing to make sure we're not going to contaminate our customers."

According to the WNSWLHD, testing numbers in recent days have spiked in response to the new cluster, with a total of 1193 tests conducted since Friday.

The Warrumbungle shire also has an impressive vaccination rate, with more than 95 per cent of the over 15 population, having had their first dose and 91.3 per cent with their second as of Sunday 21 November.

A drive-through testing clinic has been set up at Coonabarabran Health Service on Cassilis Street which was open from 8.30am-1pm today.

WNSWLHD is also encouraging close contacts who reside with confirmed cases of COVID-19 to stay home and organise to tested using the LHD's mobile service, rather than coming forward for testing at the drive-through clinic.

WNSWLHD has established mobile, at-home testing in Coonabarabran and surrounding areas to help avoid any exposure, or potential exposure, in the community wherever possible.

People can get more information or book a mobile test by calling 0477 935 437 or emailing [email protected].

Anyone who tests positive is reminded to immediately self-isolate and NSW Health will be in touch with them.

The Cobar community has also received fresh warnings from the LHD, following a recent positive sewage detection. No recent or confirmed cases have been identified as of yet.