Of the five cases, two are in Wellington, one is in Dubbo, and two are in Walgett.

There has been one case identified as being infectious in the community, which is in Wellington, one case has also been identified as not being infectious in the community.

Three remain under investigation.

There are no known links to any previous cases.

In the 24 hours to 8 pm Tuesday, one COVID-19 patient was hospitalised-it remains the region's only current hospitalisation.

The patient has not been admitted into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

There are currently 137 active COVID-19 cases within the Western NSW Local Health District with eight patients having recovered in the 24 hours to 8 pm Tuesday.

Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Scott McLachlan is urging residents who remain unvaccinated, or who are looking to get their second dose, to make the most of the various opportunities being delivered across the region.

Mr McLachlan said while he encourages residents from smaller communities to travel to hubs such as Dubbo, Bathurst and Orange if needed to get their vaccination, they "shouldn't have to" as there is "every opportunity" in every community across the region.

A special focus has been placed on communities in the region including Cobar, which currently holds the region's lowest double vaccination rate, Sofala, Hill End, Elong Elong and Ballimore.

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