There were 39 new cases in the Western NSW Local Health District in the 24 hours to 8pm on Tuesday night.

Orange had the highest number, with 13 new cases identified. There were also six cases in the Mid-Western local government area, three in Bathurst, three in Cabonne, and one case apiece in Walgett, the Warrumbungle Shire, Cowra and Warren.

One person in the district is currently in hospital with COVID.

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Across NSW there were 3763 new cases in the 24 hours - an increase of more than 700 from the previous day.

Another two people died from the virus, taking the state's death toll to four people in two days.

According to the latest figures released by NSW Health, there are 302 people in hospital and 40 patients receiving intensive care.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, such as a fever, cough, or loss of taste or smell, is encouraged to get tested.

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