The region has now conducted 50,000 COVID-19 swab tests.

More than two million tests have now been conducted across the state since January.

Fourteen new cases of the virus were diagnosed in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm on August 28.

The state has recorded a total number of recorded cases to 3,844 since the pandemic began.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District chief executive Jill Ludford praised the community for coming forward to be tested.

"Testing enables us to identify cases early so we can contain the virus and prevent outbreaks occurring," Ms Ludford said.

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"Thank you to our MLHD hotline staff and testing teams, as well as the commonwealth respiratory clinics, general practitioners and pathology services across the district, who have all contributed to this milestone."

Ms Ludford also made special mention of the mobile clinic teams, who have ventured out on freezing winter mornings and set up their pop-up clinics to provide access to testing for Riverina communities.

"Having a range of testing options available means that residents from across the district are able to be tested as soon as possible after symptoms appear," she said.

The MLHD is urging ayone with even the mildest of symptoms to come forward for testing.

If you experience a sore or scratchy throat, fever, cough or loss of taste or smell, you should call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline from 7am - 9pm on 1800 831 099 to arrange a free test.