There are currently no known cases of COVID-19 in the the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) but authorities are maintaining a high rate of testing.

In the past four weeks the Western NSW LHD has conducted more than 15,700 COVID-19 tests, including hundreds of people at a drive-through testing clinic set up at the foot of Mount Panorama for two days last week.

Next week's drive-through clininc will be at 105 Sydney Road, Kelso from 9am-4pm on Monday, August 31.

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"We need to keep testing people so we can stay on top of COVID-19 as the general restrictions around movement start to be decreased," western NSW LHD director of public health Priscilla Stanley said.

"COVID-19 tests are always available through GPs and our hospitals. Our plan is for the mobile service to visit a number of smaller communities.

"The testing service will be set up at 105 Sydney Road, exit via Lee Street.

"The service is free of charge, and you don't need a referral or appointment to attend.

"It's a drive-through service so you won't have to leave your car. Our staff will be able to come to you, do a short assessment and get your details, and then do a swab from the back of your throat and then the back of your nose."

Ms Stanley said tests were sent away for analysis which normally takes about 48 hours.

"If your test is negative, you can request to get those results by text message even faster," she said.

"People who are tested are asked to self-isolate until they get their results."

COVID-19 testing is available for people who have experienced even mild symptoms that can be associated with the disease.

Those symptoms include fever, a sore or 'scratchy' throat, a cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, tiredness and muscle aches.

"The symptoms of COVID-19 can be very mild, so it's important that we increase our testing," Ms Stanley said

"While most people who have COVID-19 will recover, some people can become very sick, particularly older people or people who are already ill.

"Right now, our message is very simple - if you have any symptoms, even mild ones, arrange to be tested.

"Speak to your doctor - it's always best to call ahead. The Western Primary Health Network has set up respiratory clinics in Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange, with more to come in other centres.

"In Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo there are fever clinics set up at the hospital, and testing can also be arranged in all our other hospitals."

Anyone with questions or concerns can phone the National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080 or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.