Central West NSW stays in lockdown, but records another day of zero cases
ABCThe central west of New South Wales has recorded another day of zero new cases of COVID-19, following a positive case recorded in the region that sent 60,000 people into lockdown. Key points: One positive case of COVID-19 has been recorded in the Central West, no new cases have been identified since More than 15 per cent of the region's population has come forward for testing since the start of the week The Local Health District's chief says it is a sign there's "fear" of the delta strain in the community More than 10,000 people have come forward to get tested for coronavirus since the start of the week. "It's reassurance for now that we haven't picked up any new cases of COVID-19," Mr McLachlan said. Around 62,000 people reside in the three local government authorities, which meant more than 15 per cent of the population had come forward for a test since the start of the week.