New South Wales has recorded 31 new local cases of COVID-19, 13 of which were infectious while out in the community.
Twenty-seven of the new cases uncovered in the 24 hours to 8pm Thursday are linked to previous infections, and 17 are household contacts.
Four of the new cases remain under investigation.
Only 11 of the 31 new cases were in isolation during their infectious period.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she was "relieved" the case numbers were not higher, but stressed the next few days would be "critical".
“This pretty much reflects the days just before, and the day when we went into lockdown,” she said.
“We are anticipating there could be an increase in numbers over the next few days, then, hopefully early next week, we should see the impact of the lockdown really turning and having a positive impact.”
Eight of the new cases are linked to the student nurse who worked at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital and Fairfield Hospital, bringing that cluster to 10.
A full list of all NSW exposure sites can be found here.
A total of 73,602 people came forward for testing in the 24 hours to 8pm Thursday, compared with 59,941 the day before.
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant.
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NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said high testing rates would be key to securing a swift end to Greater Sydney's lockdown.
"We have had a sustained testing level that we have never seen before in the state," Dr Chant said.
"I think the community response has been amazing, but we cannot get fatigued - we have to continue to track down any signs of infection in the community."
NSW has recorded 226 locally acquired infections since 16 June, when the Sydney eastern suburbs airport driver tested positive for the virus.
The state is treating 172 active cases, with three people in intensive care - none on ventilators.
NSW records 31 new local COVID-19 cases as Gladys Berejiklian warns of looming spike - SBS News
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