All three cases are linked to known cases in the community.

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District confirmed 22 new COVID cases were recorded across the region.

Nine new cases are from Wollongong, with three linked to known cases.

Shellharbour also added nine new cases, with eight linked to a known case.

Kiama has recorded its first new case of the month, with the source of infection under investigation.

There have now been 2,326 local cases of COVID-19 in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District since the start of the outbreak in June.

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NSW case numbers have surpassed 300 on Thursday after two days below that mark, with a total of 372 cases and one death added to the state's COVID-19 toll.

First doses of vaccine have hit 92.5 per cent in adults, while the double vaccination percentage has reached 82.3 per cent.

The LHD reminded the community to remain vigilant for symptoms and get tested if any appear, no matter how mild.

Symptoms include cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath.

People with mild symptoms, such as fatigue, new muscle aches or pains, a change in taste or smell or a new runny nose, should also arrange testing as quickly as possible.

For a full list of all exposure sites, visit the NSW Health case locations website.

For a list of COVID-19 testing sites across the Illawarra Shoalhaven, visit the district's website.

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