A Western NSW Local Health District spokesperson said there had been more than 1500 COVID-19 tests at drive-through services in Parkes, Blayney, Molong, Orange and Bathurst on Friday, with most people receiving their results within 72 hours.

Those tests revealed no new cases of COVID-19 with the region's only active case being a worker at Blayney's Nestle factory who tested positive on Tuesday.

"As a result of contact tracing and other investigations we currently have six venues of concern in our LHD; five in Orange and one at Bathurst. All venues of transmission or concern are listed on the NSW Health website," the spokesperson said.

"... If people are waiting longer than 72 hours for results, please contact our public health team between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday on 1300 066 055."

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The heartening results for the Central West came as Sydney's COVID crisis worsened on Saturday with the state recording 163 new cases in the 24 to hours to 8pm on Friday, including at least 45 who were in the community for part or all of their infectious period.

Friday's testing numbers took the four-week total across the Western NSW LHD to 31,586 with no changes made overnight to the public health orders currently in place across the region.

Stay at Home orders remain in place for the Orange, Cabonne and Blayney local government areas, meaning people should only leave their homes for essential purposes including going to work or education if it cannot be done at home; shopping for essential goods and services; and attending essential medical appointments, including having a COVID-19 test or vaccine.

Community members with questions or concerns about COVID-19, including testing and vaccination, are urged to contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.

For information on COVID-19 testing locations go to the NSW Government website at www.nsw.gov.au and click the COVID-19 button to search for your nearest location. Anyone with symptoms related to COVID-19 should arrange to be tested and self-isolate until they receive their results.

For information on COVID-19 vaccination go to the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker at www.health.gov.au

Testing is also available at the Canowindra Health Service by appointment. People can make an appointment by calling 6364 4300.

Canowindra residents are also welcome to attend the drive-through services in Molong and Orange.

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