More than 92 per cent of Forbes and Parkes residents 15 years and over have now had two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
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The figures have been updated as of Monday, November 15, with the State overall reaching 90 per cent double vaccination in the past week.
Looking around the region, Dubbo and Orange both have more than 95 per cent of residents 15 years and over fully vaccinated.
Parkes and Forbes shouldn't be too far behind; more than 95 per cent of eligible residents have now had their first dose.
By the Federal Government report released Monday, there are 7,865 eligible Forbes shire residents and 11,785 eligible Parkes shire residents.
More than 95 per cent of the 10,765 Cabonne residents 15 years and over have had their first dose, and 91.9 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Ninety-five per cent vaccination now stands as a key figure for NSW: that's the level where Premier Dominic Perrotet flagged that restrictions for unvaccinated residents would also be lifted, at the same time easing restrictions further for vaccinated residents. December 15 is the nominated date.
Health authorities are now advising those who were vaccinated early, more than six months ago, to book in for a booster shot.
You can book COVID vaccination online.
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On Saturday, NSW Health's Dr Jeremy McAnulty said now the state has passed the 90 per cent double-dose vaccination milestone, it is important for anyone aged 18 and over who has been vaccinated for six months to seek out a booster shot.
"While the risk of infection and disease is much higher in unvaccinated people, we do sometimes see outbreaks occurring among vaccinated people particularly in indoor settings like gyms, bars and pubs," Dr McAnulty said on Saturday.
"Early testing, if you have the symptoms, is really critical."
High vaccination rates also mean from Monday NSW Health will no longer list case locations that a COVID-19 positive person has attended.
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