The statistic is derived from PCR and RAT tests, and a total of 8510 tests have been conducted in this period.

The shire is part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, which recorded 105,810 cases in the same period.

Across the state, 20,324 cases were recorded in the 24 hours to 8pm last night (January 22), and 34 deaths were also reported.

A total of 2712 people were confirmed to be in hospital, with 189 in intensive care.

The single-dose vaccination rate for people over the age of 16 did not change from yesterday with 95.3 per cent, and people with two vaccinations also remained the same at 93.9 per cent.

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There was a slight increase in residents who rolled up their sleeves for boosters from 31.6 per cent (January 22), to 32.8 per cent.

The amount of children aged between 12 to 15 who have had one vaccination has increased by 0.1 per cent since yesterday to 82.7 per cent.

Double vaccination rates stayed the same at 78.4 per cent.

A total of 26.5 per cent of children aged five to 11 have had one vaccine dose.

Premier Dominic Perrottet announced a back-to-school plan for schools and childhood education facilities across the state on January 23.

Among the changes, students and teachers in primary and high schools will conduct two RAT tests a week, for the first four weeks of term.

Teachers in early childhood education and childcare centres will also have access to the tests.

Masks must be worn in high school classrooms by teachers and students and have been recommended in primary schools for students from Year 3 onwards.

Parents also have permission to visit the school grounds if their child is starting Kindergarten, but other visits are limited.

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