At 2pm today, NSW Health announced one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Western NSW Local Health District.

The case is linked to a confirmed case who travelled to Blayney for work purposes. They are both in isolation.

Investigations and contact tracing in the area are ongoing.

A spokesperson for the Western NSW Local Health District said the new case was a reminder that COVID-19 was still circulating in regional communities.

"We encourage everyone to continue to remain vigilant - if you have any symptoms please go and get a COVID-19 test," they said.

To encourage further testing in the western region, daily COVID-19 testing is currently available at several locations in Bathurst and Orange, as well as drive-through services in these two locations as well as in Parkes, Blayney and Molong.

The local health district spokesperson said visitors to hospitals and Multi-Purpose Services in Bathurst, Orange, Blayney and Molong have been restricted as a precaution to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

"This decision has not been made lightly - as a priority, we must always ensure we are not putting our vulnerable patients and critical health services at risk of a COVID-19 exposure," they said.

"There are however local arrangements in place to allow visitors in very limited circumstances for caring and compassionate reasons such as supporting women in labour, providing care for children in hospital, and for palliative care."

For all the latest information about COVID-19 in NSW, click here or contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.