The number of people who have tested positive to coronavirus in Dubbo has not changed in the past 24 hours, while the number of people in the Western NSW region has increased by one, with a total of 36 cases now across the region.
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NSW Health has confirmed that 1828 tests for COVID-19 have taken place in the region by 8pm on Saturday. This is the most recent data available.
Bathurst has the highest number of confirmed cases with nine in this local government area, while there are eight cases in the Orange LGA.
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This is followed by Dubbo local government area (6), Mid-Western (4), Blayney (3), Cabonne (2), and Narromine, Weddin, Warrumbungle and Warren which have one case each.
There have been no confirmed cases in the following local government areas: Cowra, Forbes, Nyngan, Oberon, Parkes and Wellington.
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Further information released from NSW Health reveals that at least one person in Dubbo, Narromine and Orange LGAs has COVID-19 that was locally acquired with the contact not identified.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
