Communities in NSW's west are being urged to get vaccinated as COVID-19 infections spread across the region.
NSW on Tuesday recorded 753 new COVID-19 cases as it breaks through a major barrier - six million vaccinations - with the government promising to announce "at least" one freedom for twice-jabbed residents by week's end.
Most new cases were in western and southwestern Sydney, but 50 new cases were recorded in the state's west and far west in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the Western NSW district continued to be an "area of concern", with 36 cases reported overnight, including 23 in Dubbo, five in Parkes and cases in Wellington, Gilgandra and Narromine.
He urged everyone in the state's region to get vaccinated to help meet the 70 per cent or 80 per cent target.
"We want to keep vaccination rates high. We want to keep up with what's occurring in Sydney," Mr Barilaro said.
He urged anyone who had visited the northwestern town of Wilcannia, which recorded 14 more cases, to get tested even if they are not symptomatic.
The deputy premier commended the Gilgandra community, which went from 22.5 per cent of people having a first dose to 51 per cent in less than a week.
Lockdown will remain in place until at least August 28 in regional NSW and at least September 30 in Sydney and surrounds.
