WESTERN NSW Local Health District chief executive officer Scott McLachlan has again urged residents in the region to stay at home as COVID spreads to new locations.
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As of 8pm on Monday, there were 116 active cases in the Western NSW Local Health District: 107 in Dubbo, four in Walgett, three in Mudgee (one of whom lives in Sydney) and two in Bourke.
That was up by 18 cases.
IN OTHER NEWS AROUND BATHURST:
Overnight to Tuesday morning, the health district said one case had been identified in Gilgandra and one in Narromine.
Mr McLachlan, in his Tuesday afternoon update, described the latest statistics as improving, but said the situation was still concerning.
"We're still seeing the vast majority of cases are being infectious in the community," he said.
"I really would urge everyone, this is time to stay vigilant right across western NSW.
"The person next to you, your neighbour or your children's friends could be the next point of transmission into your home or into your neighbour's home.
"So, please, this is time to stay home."
The Mount Panorama drive-through testing clinic remains open 8am to 4pm.
Meanwhile, security and upgrade works at Bathurst Court House have been put on hold after a contractor working on the site tested positive for COVID-19.
The contractor, from Dubbo, was working at the court house on Saturday, August 7 from 8am to 4pm and on Sunday, August 8 from 8am to noon.
The two Bathurst venues currently listed by NSW Health as venues of concern - the Subway outlet on William Street and Petrie's Mitre 10 on Bentinck Street - have those same dates included as potential exposures.
A spokesperson for the Department of Communities and Justice said three other workers on site were in close contact with the contractor.
"All have been tested and told to isolate, in line with advice from NSW Health," the spokesperson said.
Bathurst Court House underwent an enhanced clean and opened as usual on Monday morning, operating in line with NSW Health advice and Public Health Orders.
"External works under the Heritage Stonework Program have not been affected and are continuing," the spokesperson said.
"Safety is our number one priority and remains at the forefront of our decision-making while COVID-19 continues to pose a risk. We are working hard to keep the justice system free from COVID-19."
Two COVID-positive inmates have been processed through Bathurst Correctional Centre over the past week.
