However, despite this drop in new cases happening across the country, leaders are continuing to warn the community to stay vigilant.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian welcomed the positive numbers, but said she was increasingly worried about the lower rate of testing and warned people not to be lulled into a false sense of security.

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There were 6,353 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 12,333 in the previous 24 hours.

"Just because there are zero cases doesn't mean the virus isn't lurking or can't come back to NSW," she said.

With only two locally acquired cases found in the state in the past week, Ms Berejiklian said the government would consider removing further restrictions when it was safe to do so.

"If we feel it's safe enough to give people more freedom and to give businesses a bigger boost we will do that," she said.

"If we continue to work hard, there are lots of opportunity we'd like to consider."

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