New South Wales has recorded another 35 locally-acquired cases of COVID-19, continuing an upward trend of case numbers despite the ongoing lockdown.
Nine cases weren't in isolation while infectious and six cases remain under investigation, the government announced on Saturday morning.
Two Central Coast residents contracted the virus at the Great Ocean Foods seafood wholesaler in Marrickville but were in isolation before testing positive.
There were no cases recorded in the Hunter.
The infected couple are in self-isolation and are no risk to the community at this time.
The state's case numbers, the highest daily count of COVID-19 since Sydney went into lockdown last month, come after the state announced 31 locally-acquired cases on Friday.
More than 56,000 tested people had been tested in the most reporting period, the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said consistently high testing numbers provided confidence that health authorities with were capturing majority of the active cases.
She said the lockdown was having an impact and the community should "not give up now".
Ms Berejiklian also said the "tide appeared to be shifting" with the number of people not isolating while infectious.
"We have a chance to get out of this lockdown as soon as we can as long as we don't let our guard down," she said.
The 14-day lockdown is due to end on Friday, July 9. No extension has been announced.
Ms Berejiklian said people in NSW should "respect the rules" this weekend. She said those wanting to get out of the house should try to do so in outdoor areas.
"The virus transmits less when you're outdoors," she said.
"Please make sure you keep that social distance.
"Avoid shopping centres or indoor areas, that's where the virus is transmitting."
Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said the community should "stay with us on that journey to get to zero cases of community transmission".
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the state remained in a "deep war" with the virus.
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys said 78 penalty infringement notices had been issued to people for breaching public health orders in the 24 hours.
He said 350 reports had also been made made to Crime Stoppers about people breaching the orders.
