Earlier this month, the NSW Police Force was notified that a man and woman, who had tested positive to coronavirus, had travelled by road from Melbourne to Queensland through NSW.

Investigations revealed the pair had taken a route using the Newell Highway, and visited various businesses deemed as "essential services", including retail stores, food outlets, and service stations.

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This included Gillenbah's Caltex Narrandera at the corner of the Sturt and Newell highways on June 1.

However the pair also attended a cinema on Macquarie Street, Dubbo, on June 2 which is deemed non-essential activity under the Public Health Act.

Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District have since advised the 48-year-old man and 44-year-old woman they will each be issued a $1000 PIN for failing to comply with noticed direction in relation to section 7/8/9 - COVID-19.

The Queensland Police Service are expected to serve the PINs on behalf of the NSW Police Force on Friday.

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