Unfortunately some haven't heeded this advice, with a spate of break-ins coming as a cruel double blow to Scone businesses over the past week.

Rachel's Hair and Beauty was one of the premises targeted by thieves on Tuesday night.

The perpetrator smashed the glass at the front of her Kelly Street business and entered the building, getting away with about $20 in coins.

"Nothing else was touched," owner Rachel Homer explained.

"There's enough stress in the community at the moment, there truly is... and this is just added stress no one needs."

Despite the disruptions, her business is operating as normal, however they are adhering to social distancing rules and practising good hygiene.

Unfortunately Rachel's business is just the latest target - in the space of one week there has been two reported break-ins on Kelly Street and two attempts.

Chocolate & Moss Floristry was broken in to on Monday night, March 23, while Luck's Premium Cuts and Campbell's Corner were also the targets of attempted break-and-enters.

Forensic police attended and examined the scenes of all the offences.

Hunter Valley Police District's Chief Inspector Guy Guiana said there isn't a specific suspect at this time so it's difficult to say whether all have been committed by the same person/s.

"Considering the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses this is of course very disappointing and upsetting for the business owners concerned and the community in general," he said.

"Local police are doing their best to maintain service and a presence throughout the command through this trying time."

Chief Inspector Guiana said businesses should remain vigilant and review security on their premises, especially if the business has closed.

"Any alternate arrangements that can be made for the storage of stock should be explored and as always, we advise against keeping cash on the premises," he said.

"In this very unusual and stressful time, the community needs to band together.

"If anyone has information about these offences please contact us through Crime Stoppers or direct to Hunter Valley Police District."

Despite the disappointing acts of the minority, the majority of people in the Upper Hunter are doing well adhering to the new public health orders to stop the spread of COVID-19.

As of 4pm Wednesday, April 1, no infringements have been issued in the Upper Hunter in relation to the new social distancing rules.

"Police are seeking to assist and educate the community in stopping the spread of the disease," Chief Inspector Guiana added.

"So far my observations are that people are mostly doing their best to comply."