The Moree Plains recorded 49 new cases, 16 for Inverell Shire, seven in Walcha, four in Tenterfield and two from Glen Innes LGAs.

Just one week out from the Tamworth Country Music Festival the city has broken a new record after case numbers skyrocketed with 254 new COVID-19 infections.

The increase is a huge spike after recording 89 cases on Thursday.

Following the record breaking cases an announcement is expected to be made today regarding the 50th TCMF which is set to kick off next week.

Case numbers in Gunnedah have also increased since yesterday with the town recording 60 new infections, this marks an increase of 49 new cases since Thursday.

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Across the Hunter New England region a total of 2430 new COVID-19 infections were recorded on Friday.

There are currently 18,821 active cases around the region, 99 of those are being cared for in hospital with 11 in intensive care.

NSW have also confirmed recording breaking numbers after recording 38,625 new cases in the 24-hours to 8pm on Thursday - an increase from just under 35,000 the previous day.

The death toll continues to rise with 11 people losing their lives.

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The increase in cases comes as reports emerged on Friday morning that the NSW Government was preparing to announce the re-introduction of some restrictions.

Media outlets have reported a ban on singing and dancing in licensed venues, closing nightclubs and putting major events and elected surgeries on hold. The details are expected to be finalised on Friday morning.

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