Orange City Council chief executive officer David Waddell responded to the positive COVID-19 cases on Friday, saying he's confident the community will work through the situation.

Western NSW Local Health District confirmed the positive cases and said fever clinics have been established at Orange, with plans being activated to cater for changes in demand.

The Orange Health Service's wayfinders were asked not to report for work, and OHS's canteen, run by the Auxiliary, was also closed.

However, Mr Waddell said council facilities will remain open.

"(But) if authorities respond to new evidence with new recommendations, we will respond promptly," he said.

"We've established clear lines of communication with regional health authorities so that all sides can stay in the loop in the coming months.

"Orange is not Robinson Crusoe - Orange is a close-knit, sensible community and I'm confident we'll be able to work with each other to get through this crisis together."

According to a spokesperson from the Western NSW LHD, the individuals who tested positive to COVID-19 acted in accordance with advice on self-isolation.

They will remain in isolation until deemed no longer infectious following strict public health guidelines.

None of the confirmed cases have visited Orange hospital, which continues to operate as normal.

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