Two cases are from the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA and are linked to known cases reported last weekend.

The other case is from the Kempsey LGA and the source of their infection is under investigation.

The North Coast Public Health Unit is currently investigating this case and contact tracing is underway.

"We will provide more information as soon as it is available, including any potential exposure venues of public concern," MNCLHD chief executive Stewart Dowrick said.

NSW Health does not disclose details about venues unless there is a public health reason to do so.

"When a confirmed COVID-19 case attends a venue while possibly infectious, NSW Health carries out a risk assessment on that venue to determine whether other people may have been exposed and whether there is a public health risk," Mr Dowrick said.

There have been 37 cases reported in the MNCLHD since the beginning of the current NSW outbreak.

"We ask the community to please remain vigilant and come forward for testing for even the mildest symptoms of COVID-19. Please continue to practise COVID-safe measures at all times,"

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The MNCLHD has been notified of three venues of concern associated with a COVID-19 case from the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA, announced on Monday (October 4).

All close contacts have been contacted and informed as part of normal contact tracing processes. They must get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result.

Anyone else who has been at the venues at the date and time listed is considered a casual contact. They must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received:

If you are directed to get tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate at any time, you must follow the rules given to you by Health staff, whether or not the venue or exposure setting is listed on the NSW Health website.

Residents are encouraged to continue to come forward for testing at the first sign of even mild symptoms.

There are a number of venues of concern across the MNCLHD. NSW Health regularly updates the list on their website.

NSW recorded 646 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

NSW Health is also reporting the deaths of eleven people who had COVID-19 - two women and nine men.

Two were in their 50s, one in their 60s, four in their 70s, and four in their 80s.

There have been 414 COVID-19 related deaths in NSW since 16 June 2021 and 470 in total since the start of the pandemic.

There have been 61,808 locally acquired cases reported since 16 June 2021, when the first case in this outbreak was reported.

There are currently 856 COVID-19 cases admitted to hospital, with 170 people in intensive care, 75 of whom require ventilation.

To determine the extent of the risk and detect any further potential COVID-19 cases, NSW Health is calling on the community to come forward for testing in large numbers.

Port Macquarie Regional Stadium - Boundary Street:

Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm

Saturday and Sunday - 8am to 2pm

Lake Cathie Sporting Complex - Dirah Street

Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm

Saturday and Sunday - 8am to 2pm

Kempsey Austral Street Boat Ramp (known as Riverside Boat Ramp):

Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm

Saturday and Sunday - 8am to 2pm

"We continue to urge anyone feeling unwell - even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose, scratchy or sore throat, cough, fever, shortness of breath, headache, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, nausea, diarrhoea or muscle aches - to self-isolate and seek COVID-19 testing," Mr Dowrick said.

For a list of testing clinics across the Mid North Coast visit: https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/.../covid-19.../

Vaccination rates across the North Coast continue to rise with 84 per cent of those aged 16 and over now having had their first dose and 54 per cent fully vaccinated.

The MNCLHD is running walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at Coffs Harbour, Kempsey and Port Macquarie at the following times:

Coffs Harbour walk-in (Pfizer)

C.ex Coffs - Friday (8 October) - 9am to 4pm

Port Macquarie walk-in (Pfizer)

35 Grant Street - Friday (8 October) - 9am to 4pm

Kempsey walk-in (AstraZeneca)

Kempsey District Hospital (River Street entrance) - Friday (8 October) - 9am to 4pm.

No appointment is necessary, just bring your Medicare card and photo ID. Please remember to wear your mask and observe physical distancing at all times.

Find available bookings at the Commonwealth Government's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder (previously eligibility checker), or you can also call Health Direct on 1800 571 155 for assistance to book.