In a statement to the Western Advocate this evening, a spokesperson for Corrective Services NSW said the impacted officers were all in isolation.

"The safety of all staff and inmates is our number one priority, and remains at the forefront of our decision-making while COVID-19 continues to pose a risk," the spokesperson said.

"Six correctional staff from Bathurst Correctional Centre have returned positive results for COVID-19 since Thursday.

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"All officers are in isolation. We are supporting all staff and their families."

The spokesperson said Corrective Service's COVID command post worked with NSW Health to support the contact tracing process in custodial facilities to identify anyone who has had contact with the positive cases.

"Impacted staff are being directed to go for immediate COVID-19 testing and to isolate," they said.

"Impacted inmates are being isolated and tested until further advice.

"We continue to follow the expert advice of NSW Health and Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network in our decision-making processes."

EARLIER: Six staff at Bathurst Correctional Centre have tested positive to COVID-19 with their cases expected to be reported in tomorrow's figures.

The facility has been placed in lockdown with no movements allowed in or out.

The Western Advocate has been in contact with NSW Corrective Services this afternoon for confirmation of the positive cases and is awaiting an official statement.

However, Bathurst MP Paul Toole has also reported the news on his Facebook page.

"Six correctional staff from Bathurst Correctional Centre have returned positive results for COVID-19. These officers are now is isolation and my thoughts are with them and their families at this tough time," Mr Toole posted.

"Bathurst Correctional Centre is currently locked down with no movements in or out.

"Contact tracing is underway to identify any staff or inmates who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Any impacted staff and inmates are being isolated and tested."

Mr Toole said Rapid Antigen Screening (RAS) would be implemented at the centre as an additional screening method along with temperature testing and existing COVID-19 screening questions.

"RAS will also be implemented to screen inmates for COVID-19 in addition to Justice Health's existing testing methods," he said.

The positive cases among staff have confirmed the community's fears after two COVID-positive inmates passed through the facility earlier this month.

The jail was placed in a precautionary lockdown on August 11 after authorities confirmed an inmate that had arrived on Saturday, August 7 and been released on bail on Monday, August 9 had returned a positive test.

A second newly-arrived inmate was confirmed as COVID-positive on August 13 following testing as part of jail protocols.

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