AUTHORITIES are urging residents across the Riverina to remain disciplined to avoid a "very high risk" of a second COVID-19 infection wave.
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Murrumbidgee Local Health District's Jill Ludford said while the current figures were a "real achievement", it was not to say the risk was gone.
"Across the region, case numbers remain at 45 and we have had no new infections for 26 days running now," the Chief Executive said.
"Still, we have two recovering and this can sometimes take longer than the typical 10 days."
Ms Ludford said the public must remember that COVID-19 remains to be a very contagious virus.
"There is a real risk of a second wave of infections, and we remain at a very high risk of this," she said.
"The virus is very, very contagious and can get out of control in the community rapidly, but there is something we can do to prevent that."
Understanding the risk was the first step to avoiding a new outbreak of the coronavirus, as well as remaining on top of hand washing, hygiene and social distancing regulations, according to Ms Ludford.
"You must work with us while we ease restrictions for this to be successful," she said.
"There is a very, very fine balance around the timing of easing restrictions, testing, and getting the economy back on track.
"I am very grateful that the Australian and NSW governments are really taking the advice of scientists and medicos on board, and I think Australia is very fortunate to have that leadership."
Riverina Police District Commander Superintendent Bob Noble said the relaxation of ministerial directions was for public health and safety, but not to be abused.
"I want to make it clear that the purpose of these relaxations is to have greater mobility for people to achieve daily tasks, stay healthy and give support to one another," he said.
"They are not a free-for-all to let people engage in social activities whenever and wherever they want."
The potential for further easing of restrictions relied on public cooperation, according to Superintendent Noble.
"If we get it right in observing these relaxations, further easing will come sooner rather than later," he said.
"Remain disciplined in terms of movements and activities and better results will come down the road."
Ms Ludford reminded those within the MLHD to get tested if they have any symptoms of COVID-19.
"Testing is now available to more people in more ways, and yesterday we saw an absolutely amazing day for that," she said.
"We smashed it out of the park, achieving 196 tests in the one day across the region."
Wagga remains to have no new cases, with all patients recovered.
The mobile testing van will next visit the following locations:
- Holbrook - 9.00am-11.30am - May 13
- Mangoplah - 1.00pm-3.30pm - May 13
- The Rock - 8.30am-12.30pm - May 14
- Collingullie - 2.00pm-4.30pm - May 14
- Lake Cargelligo/Murrin Bridge - 10.30am-2.00pm - May 15
- Berrigan - 10.30am-2.30pm - May 16